Hearts and Minds (1974)

Name: Hearts and Minds
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1974
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower

1h 52m United States of America

Documentary War

Plot

Filmmaker Peter Davis presents a poignant critique of the Vietnam War through his anti-war documentary, which ironically employs President Lyndon B. Johnson's phrase about winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese. Released amid the ongoing conflict, the film contrasts interviews with military leaders, including U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland, against harrowing footage of violence and suffering. This stark juxtaposition highlights the grim realities of war, challenging the narrative of American triumph and exposing the devastating impact on both soldiers and civilians.

Cast

Clark Clifford John Foster Dulles Georges Bidault Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Richard Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson George Coker Walt Rostow J. William Fulbright Randy Floyd Charles Hoey Jerry Holter J. Edgar Hoover