Hearts and Minds
"The Forever War. Goes On"
Originally released in 1974. Hearts and Minds is a documentary/war film. directed by Peter Davis.
Starring Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, and Georges Bidault
Synopsis
Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (93 votes)
Box Office
$30K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clark Clifford
as Self - Aide to President Truman 1946-50
John Foster Dulles
as Self (archive footage)
Georges Bidault
as Self - French Foreign Minister in 1954
Harry S. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
George Coker
as Self - Prisoner of War 1966-73
Walt Rostow
as Self - Aide to Presidents Kennedy, Johnson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $30,000
Production Companies
- BBS Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearts and Minds about?
Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker ...
Who directed Hearts and Minds?
Hearts and Minds was directed by Peter Davis.
How long is Hearts and Minds?
Hearts and Minds has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Hearts and Minds released?
Hearts and Minds was released on December 20, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hearts and Minds?
The main cast of Hearts and Minds includes Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower.