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Summary

Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Details

Release Date: October 26, 2003

Runtime: 107 minutes

Genres: Documentary, TV Movie, History, War

Rating: ⭐ 7.7/10 (271 votes)

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Cast

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