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Why We Fight - Wofür führt Amerika Krieg?

Original title: Why We Fight
  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Why We Fight - Wofür führt Amerika Krieg? (2005)
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Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an... Read allIs American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.

  • Director
    • Eugene Jarecki
  • Writer
    • Eugene Jarecki
  • Stars
    • Gore Vidal
    • John McCain
    • Ken Adelman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eugene Jarecki
    • Writer
      • Eugene Jarecki
    • Stars
      • Gore Vidal
      • John McCain
      • Ken Adelman
    • 106User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Dwight D. Eisenhower in Why We Fight - Wofür führt Amerika Krieg? (2005)
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    Why We Fight - Wofür führt Amerika Krieg? (2005)
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    Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal
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    John McCain
    John McCain
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    Ken Adelman
    Ken Adelman
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    John Ashcroft
    John Ashcroft
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    • (archive footage)
    Osama bin Laden
    Osama bin Laden
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    • (archive footage)
    George Bush
    George Bush
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    George W. Bush
    George W. Bush
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    Robert Byrd
    Robert Byrd
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    Frank Capra
    Frank Capra
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    Dick Cheney
    Dick Cheney
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    Joseph Cirincione
    Joseph Cirincione
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    Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton
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    • (archive footage)
    Anh Duong
    • Self
    Gwynne Dyer
    • Self
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
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    • (archive footage)
    John S.D. Eisenhower
    • Self
    Susan Eisenhower
    • Self
    Donna Ellington
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    • Director
      • Eugene Jarecki
    • Writer
      • Eugene Jarecki
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    • Quotes

      Joseph Cirincione: In some ways, the military-industrial complex may become so pervasive that it is now invisible. This is about, you know, ideas and influence and what's safe for your career. Being seen in opposition to strong defense policies is a liability. Not just for a politician who wants to run for president, but for an expert who wants to make a name in town, or a journalist who wants to get his or her story on the front page of the paper. In this way, restricting the level of discussion to this rush for war.

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      Featured in The Daily Show: Eugene Jarecki (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Not Dark Yet
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      Written and performed by Bob Dylan

    User reviews106

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    10/10
    Excellent direction and comprehensive arguments
    Even if you don't agree with the sentiment of the movie, you have to admit that this is directed with great energy and pace. While Michael Moore touches the surface of it and Kevin Costner's JFK hinted at it, this documentary drives home the message (through facts) that it is the military-industrial-congress-think tanks complex that is driving not only US foreign policy, but a large part of the economy. One of the most memorable moments I got from this documentary was Richead Perle's conclusion that no-one should expect this situation to change - this is how things are, and they're not going back. Overall it is the most complete picture of US Foreign Policy I have seen.
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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2006 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Denmark
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Classics (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Why We Fight
    • Production companies
      • ARTE
      • BBC Storyville
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,439,972
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,571
      • Jan 22, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,439,972
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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