The Unknown Known
“Why is this man smiling?”
Synopsis
Former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Unknown Known Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Donald Rumsfeld Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$302K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Errol Morris
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- The Unknown Known
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $302K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Errol Morris
Danny Elfman
Steven Hathaway
Amanda Branson Gill, Josh Braun, Molly Thompson, Julian P. Hobbs
Department Leadership Roster
Errol Morris
Director
Amanda Branson Gill
Producer
Errol Morris
Writer
Steven Hathaway
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unknown Known
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What is The Unknown Known about?
Former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Who directed The Unknown Known?
The Unknown Known was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in The Unknown Known?
The principal cast of The Unknown Known includes Donald Rumsfeld, Kenn Medeiros, Errol Morris.
When was The Unknown Known released and how long is it?
The Unknown Known was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Unknown Known make at the box office?
The Unknown Known grossed $302K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Unknown Known?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unknown Known was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unknown Known?
The Unknown Known holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).