Plot — What is The Fog of War about?
Former corporate whiz kid Robert McNamara was the controversial Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, during the height of the Vietnam War. Augmented by archival footage and cabinet conversation recordings, Errol Morris gives the conflicted McNamara a platform on which he attempts to confront his and the U.S. government's actions in Southeast Asia in light of the horrors of modern warfare, the end of ideology and the punitive judgment of history.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 307 votes) |
The Fog of War — FAQ
Is The Fog of War worth watching? The Fog of War holds a 7.7/10 rating from 307 viewers. Former corporate whiz kid Robert McNamara was the controversial Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, during the height of the Vietnam War. Augmented by archival footage and cabinet conversatio
Who directed The Fog of War? Directed by Errol Morris.
Who is in the cast of The Fog of War? It stars Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater, John F. Kennedy, Nikita Khrushchev and more.
Where can I stream The Fog of War? You can stream The Fog of War on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Fog of War release? It released in 2003.
