Endgame
Synopsis
As the United States begins one final effort to secure victory through a “surge” of troops, FRONTLINE investigates how strategic and tactical mistakes brought Iraq to civil war. The film recounts how the early mandate to create the conditions for a quick exit of the American military led to chaos, failure, and sectarian strife. In Endgame, producer Michael Kirk (Rumsfeld’s War, The Torture Question, The Dark Side, and The Lost Year in Iraq) traces why the president decided to risk what military planners once warned could be the worst way to fight in Iraq — door-to-door — and assesses the likelihood of its success. Top administration figures, military commanders, and journalists offer inside details about the new strategy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kirk
- Original Title
- Endgame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk
Steve Audette
Michael Kirk, Jim Gilmore
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kirk
Director
Michael Kirk
Producer
Jim Gilmore
Producer
Michael Kirk
Writer
Steve Audette
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Endgame
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Endgame about?
As the United States begins one final effort to secure victory through a “surge” of troops, FRONTLINE investigates how strategic and tactical mistakes brought Iraq to civil war. The film recounts how the early mandate to create the conditions for a quick exit of the American military led to chaos, failure, and sectarian strife. In Endgame, producer Michael Kirk (Rumsfeld’s War, The Torture Question, The Dark Side, and The Lost Year in Iraq) traces why the president decided to risk what military planners once warned could be the worst way to fight in Iraq — door-to-door — and assesses the likelihood of its success. Top administration figures, military commanders, and journalists offer inside details about the new strategy.
Who directed Endgame?
Endgame was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in Endgame?
The principal cast of Endgame includes Jim Gilmore, Will Lyman.
When was Endgame released and how long is it?
Endgame was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 55m.