John Ford Goes to War
Synopsis
When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Thurman
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Marksbury
- Original Title
- John Ford Goes to War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- FBN Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Thurman
Tom Marksbury
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Thurman
Director
Tom Marksbury
Writer
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What is John Ford Goes to War about?
When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."
Who directed John Ford Goes to War?
John Ford Goes to War was directed by Tom Thurman.
Who stars in John Ford Goes to War?
The principal cast of John Ford Goes to War includes Kris Kristofferson, Peter Bogdanovich, Oliver Stone, Andrew Sarris, Leonard Maltin.
When was John Ford Goes to War released and how long is it?
John Ford Goes to War was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 56m.