
MacArthur
Synopsis
MacArthur is a 1999 television documentary film about Douglas MacArthur, a United States General of the Army. Produced by PBS for The American Experience (now simply American Experience) documentary program, it recounts the significant events and controversies in MacArthur's life, from childhood to his death in 1964. Written and produced by Austin Hoyt, directed by Hoyt and Sarah Holt, and narrated by David Ogden Stiers.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Austin Hoyt, Sarah Holt
- Screenplay & Story
- Austin Hoyt
- Original Title
- MacArthur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Austin Hoyt, Sarah Holt
Austin Hoyt
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Austin Hoyt
Director
Sarah Holt
Director
Austin Hoyt
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What is MacArthur about?
MacArthur is a 1999 television documentary film about Douglas MacArthur, a United States General of the Army. Produced by PBS for The American Experience (now simply American Experience) documentary program, it recounts the significant events and controversies in MacArthur's life, from childhood to his death in 1964. Written and produced by Austin Hoyt, directed by Hoyt and Sarah Holt, and narrated by David Ogden Stiers.
Who directed MacArthur?
MacArthur was directed by Austin Hoyt, Sarah Holt.
Who stars in MacArthur?
The principal cast of MacArthur includes David Ogden Stiers, Stephen E. Ambrose, Leon Beck, Herbert Bix.
When was MacArthur released and how long is it?
MacArthur was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
