An Unlikely Weapon
"1/500th of a second to get the shot...a lifetime to forget it."
Originally released in 2009. An Unlikely Weapon is a feature film. directed by Susan Morgan Cooper. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1968, in 1/500th of a second Eddie Adams photographed a Saigon police chief, General Nguyen Nyoc Loan, shooting a Vietcong guerilla point blank. Some say that photograph ended the Vietnam War. The photo brought Eddie fame and a Pulitzer, but Eddie was haunted by the man he had vilified. He would say "Two lives were destroyed that day, the victim's and the general's." Others would say three lives were destroyed. Eddie Adams, like most artists, was tortured by his need for perfection. Nothing he did ever satisfied him. He carved out many careers shooting covers for Life, Time, and even Penthouse. Yes somehow, he was always pulled back into documenting wars, 13 all together. Finally he hit the wall and couldn't take it anywmore. He began shooting celebrities because 'It doesn't take anything from you.' Eddie was comfortable with kings and coal miners. During his time with Parade Magazine he photographed Clint Eastwood, Louis Armstrong, Mother Theresa, and Pope John Paul II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Unlikely Weapon about?
In 1968, in 1/500th of a second Eddie Adams photographed a Saigon police chief, General Nguyen Nyoc Loan, shooting a Vietcong guerilla point blank. Some say that photograph ended the Vietnam War. T...
Who directed An Unlikely Weapon?
An Unlikely Weapon was directed by Susan Morgan Cooper.
How long is An Unlikely Weapon?
An Unlikely Weapon has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was An Unlikely Weapon released?
An Unlikely Weapon was released on April 10, 2009 in theaters.