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7.8 / 10(22 votes)IMDbR25/01/20251h 40mUnited States of America, France

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo

Synopsis

A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sundance Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Digital Streaming Debut

28/11/2025

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bao Nguyen
Original Score
Gene Back
Original Title
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
Country of Origin
United States of America, France
Release Date
25/01/2025
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
XRM Media, The VII Foundation, LinLay Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bao Nguyen

Original Score & Music

Gene Back

Director of Photography

Ray Lavers, Andrew Yuyi Truong

Film Editing

Graham Taylor

Producers

Fiona Turner, Terri Lichstein, Gary Knight, Sue Turley, Michael Y. Chow

Department Leadership Roster

Bao Nguyen

Bao Nguyen

Director

Fiona Turner

Producer

Terri Lichstein

Producer

Graham Taylor

Editor

Gene Back

Original Music Composer

Ray Lavers

Director of Photography

Andrew Yuyi Truong

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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What is The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo about?

A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."

Who directed The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo?

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo was directed by Bao Nguyen.

Who stars in The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo?

The principal cast of The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo includes Gary Knight.

When was The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo released and how long is it?

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo was composed by Gene Back.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo?

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).