The Selling of the Pentagon

1971 1h 0m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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"The Selling of the Pentagon" was an important documentary aired in primetime on CBS on 23 February 1971. The aim of this film, produced by Peter Davis, was to examine the increasing utilization and cost to the taxpayers of public relations activities by the military-industrial complex in order to shape public opinion in favor of the military.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roger Mudd
Narrator
Robert Stack
Self (archive footage)
John Wayne
Self (archive footage)
Jack Webb
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Davis
Writers: Peter Davis
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dena Levitt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Roger Mudd and Robert Stack and John Wayne carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0408170 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Davis directs. Dena Levitt cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Dena Levitt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Roger Mudd and Robert Stack and John Wayne carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0408170 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.