Hearts and Minds
Released shortly after the removal of
American troops from
Vietnam,
Hearts and Minds is a documentary about the
Vietnam War. Director Peter Davis uses archive footage and interviews with those involved to create a powerful anti-war message.
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Fast Facts
- Released in 1974
- Director: Peter Davis
- Screenwriter: Peter Davis
- Producer: Henry Jaglom, Bert Schneider, Peter Davis
- Distributor: Warner Bros.
- Researcher: Brennon Jones
- MPAA rating: R
- Run time: 112 minutes
- U.S. box office gross: $28,2872
- Received an Academy Award for Best Documentary
Title
The title of the film was taken from a speech delivered by President Lyndon Johnson, during which he said: "The ultimate victory will depend on the hearts and minds of the people who actually live there."1
Cast
- Georges Bidault: Himself
- Clark Clifford: Himself
- George Coker: Himself
- Kay Dvorshock: Herself
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