John Ford Goes to War (2002)
When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."
Director: Tom Thurman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Cast
- Kris Kristofferson - Narrator (voice)
- Peter Bogdanovich - Self - Interviewee
- Oliver Stone - Self - Interviewee
- Andrew Sarris - Self - Interviewee
- Leonard Maltin - Self - Interviewee
- F. X. Feeney - Self - Interviewee
Screenplay
Production: FBN Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, filmmaking, war propaganda, film director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is John Ford Goes to War about?
- When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."
- Who directed John Ford Goes to War?
- John Ford Goes to War was directed by Tom Thurman.
- Who stars in John Ford Goes to War?
- John Ford Goes to War stars Kris Kristofferson, Peter Bogdanovich, Oliver Stone, Andrew Sarris, Leonard Maltin, F. X. Feeney.
- How long is John Ford Goes to War?
- John Ford Goes to War has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is John Ford Goes to War?
- John Ford Goes to War is a Documentary film.
- Where was John Ford Goes to War produced?
- John Ford Goes to War was produced in United States of America.