An Unlikely Weapon
“1/500th of a second to get the shot...a lifetime to forget it.”
Synopsis
In 1968, in 1/500th of a second Eddie Adams photographed a Saigon police chief, General Nguyen Nyoc Loan, shooting a Vietcong guerilla point blank. Some say that photograph ended the Vietnam War. The photo brought Eddie fame and a Pulitzer, but Eddie was haunted by the man he had vilified. He would say "Two lives were destroyed that day, the victim's and the general's." Others would say three lives were destroyed. Eddie Adams, like most artists, was tortured by his need for perfection. Nothing he did ever satisfied him. He carved out many careers shooting covers for Life, Time, and even Penthouse. Yes somehow, he was always pulled back into documenting wars, 13 all together. Finally he hit the wall and couldn't take it anywmore. He began shooting celebrities because 'It doesn't take anything from you.' Eddie was comfortable with kings and coal miners. During his time with Parade Magazine he photographed Clint Eastwood, Louis Armstrong, Mother Theresa, and Pope John Paul II.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Morgan Cooper
- Original Title
- An Unlikely Weapon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Morgan Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Morgan Cooper
Director
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What is An Unlikely Weapon about?
In 1968, in 1/500th of a second Eddie Adams photographed a Saigon police chief, General Nguyen Nyoc Loan, shooting a Vietcong guerilla point blank. Some say that photograph ended the Vietnam War. The photo brought Eddie fame and a Pulitzer, but Eddie was haunted by the man he had vilified. He would say "Two lives were destroyed that day, the victim's and the general's." Others would say three lives were destroyed. Eddie Adams, like most artists, was tortured by his need for perfection. Nothing he did ever satisfied him. He carved out many careers shooting covers for Life, Time, and even Penthouse. Yes somehow, he was always pulled back into documenting wars, 13 all together. Finally he hit the wall and couldn't take it anywmore. He began shooting celebrities because 'It doesn't take anything from you.' Eddie was comfortable with kings and coal miners. During his time with Parade Magazine he photographed Clint Eastwood, Louis Armstrong, Mother Theresa, and Pope John Paul II.
Who directed An Unlikely Weapon?
An Unlikely Weapon was directed by Susan Morgan Cooper.
Who stars in An Unlikely Weapon?
The principal cast of An Unlikely Weapon includes Not specified.
When was An Unlikely Weapon released and how long is it?
An Unlikely Weapon was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.