The Ghost Army
“Illusion was their ultimate weapon.”
Synopsis
During World War II, a hand-picked group of American GI's undertook a bizarre mission: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops used inflatable rubber tanks, sound trucks, and dazzling performance art to bluff the enemy again and again, often right along the front lines. Many of the men picked to carry out these dangerous deception missions were artists. Some went on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Their secret mission was kept hushed up for nearly 50 years after the war's end.
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The Ghost Army Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Beyer
- Original Title
- The Ghost Army
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Budget
- $300
- Production Studios
- Plate of Peas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Beyer
Jon Neuburger
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Beyer
Director
Jon Neuburger
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Army
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What is The Ghost Army about?
During World War II, a hand-picked group of American GI's undertook a bizarre mission: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops used inflatable rubber tanks, sound trucks, and dazzling performance art to bluff the enemy again and again, often right along the front lines. Many of the men picked to carry out these dangerous deception missions were artists. Some went on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Their secret mission was kept hushed up for nearly 50 years after the war's end.
Who directed The Ghost Army?
The Ghost Army was directed by Rick Beyer.
Who stars in The Ghost Army?
The principal cast of The Ghost Army includes Wesley Clark, Peter Coyote.
When was The Ghost Army released and how long is it?
The Ghost Army was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost Army?
The Ghost Army holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).