The Trials of Henry Kissinger

"A film about the war crimes of the American diplomat, Henry Kissinger."

2002 1h 20m EN

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★6.9TMDB · 29

Documentary

Synopsis

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This riveting documentary depicts former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as a warmonger responsible for military cover-ups in Vietnam, Cambodia and East Timor, as well as the assassination of a Chilean leader in 1970. Based on a book by journalist Christopher Hitchens, the film includes interviews with historians, political analysts and such journalists as New York Times writer William Safire, a former Nixon speechwriter.

“A film about the war crimes of the American diplomat, Henry Kissinger.”

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Cast

Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Brian Cox
Self
Christopher Hitchens
Self
Seymour Hersh
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Eugene Jarecki
Writers: Alex Gibney
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 6 countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Henry Kissinger and Brian Cox and Christopher Hitchens carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A film about the war crimes of the American diplomat, Henry Kissinger.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0326306 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Eugene Jarecki directs. Simon Barker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 24 years ago.
3International production across 6 countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Simon Barker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Henry Kissinger and Brian Cox and Christopher Hitchens carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A film about the war crimes of the American diplomat, Henry Kissinger.".
8IMDB entry: tt0326306 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 29 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.