Desert Storm: The War Begins
Synopsis
An historic presentation by CNN documenting the lead up to and the beginning of the war in Iraq.
Top Cast
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Bernard Shaw
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Barbara Bush
Self (archive footage)
Dick Chaney
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Bob Dole
Self (archive footage)
Ruhollah Khomeini
Self (archive footage)
James Baker III
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Willy Brandt
Self (archive footage)
Wolf Blitzer
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Bahr
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Bahr, Stacy Jolna
- Original Title
- Desert Storm: The War Begins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- CNN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Bahr
Bob Bahr, Stacy Jolna
Bob Bahr, Stacy Jolna
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Bahr
Director
Bob Bahr
Writer
Stacy Jolna
Writer
Bob Bahr
Producer
Stacy Jolna
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Desert Storm: The War Begins.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Storm: The War Begins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Storm: The War Begins about?
An historic presentation by CNN documenting the lead up to and the beginning of the war in Iraq.
Who directed Desert Storm: The War Begins?
Desert Storm: The War Begins was directed by Bob Bahr.
Who stars in Desert Storm: The War Begins?
The principal cast of Desert Storm: The War Begins includes Bernard Shaw, George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Dick Chaney, Saddam Hussein.
When was Desert Storm: The War Begins released and how long is it?
Desert Storm: The War Begins was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Storm: The War Begins?
Desert Storm: The War Begins holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).