Hearts and Minds
“The Forever War. Goes On”
Synopsis
Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
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Hearts and Minds trailer
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Clark Clifford
Self - Aide to President Truman 1946-50
John Foster Dulles
Self (archive footage)
Georges Bidault
Self - French Foreign Minister in 1954
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
George Coker
Self - Prisoner of War 1966-73
Walt Rostow
Self - Aide to Presidents Kennedy, Johnson
J. William Fulbright
Self - Senator
Randy Floyd
Self - Former Navy Captain
Charles Hoey
Self - U.S. Air Force, Saigon
Jerry Holter
Self - U.S. Air Force, Saigon
J. Edgar Hoover
Self (archive footage)
Joseph McCarthy
Self (archive footage)
Stan Holder
Self - Former Corporal
Bobby Muller
Self - Former 1st Lieutenant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes International Critics' Week
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 17, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Davis
- Original Title
- Hearts and Minds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $30K
- Production Studios
- BBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Davis
Don Lenzer, Ed Lynch, Eugene Marner, Ralf D. Bode, Lennart Malmer
Lynzee Klingman, Susan Martin
Bert Schneider, Peter Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Schneider
Producer
Lennart Malmer
Director of Photography
Peter Davis
Director
Peter Davis
Producer
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Susan Martin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hearts and Minds
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What is Hearts and Minds about?
Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
Who directed Hearts and Minds?
Hearts and Minds was directed by Peter Davis.
Who stars in Hearts and Minds?
The principal cast of Hearts and Minds includes Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
When was Hearts and Minds released and how long is it?
Hearts and Minds was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Hearts and Minds make at the box office?
Hearts and Minds grossed $30K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hearts and Minds?
Hearts and Minds holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).