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Path to War

Path to War

He promised peace, but chose war.

A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Path to War
  • Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie, War
  • Release Date: 2003-10-28
  • Runtime: 165 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (55 votes)
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Avenue Pictures, Edgar J. Scherick Associates, HBO, HBO Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.6403
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

as Lyndon Johnson

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

as Clark Clifford

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

as Robert McNamara

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

as George Ball

James Frain

James Frain

as Richard Goodwin

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

as Lady Bird Johnson

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

as Everett Dirksen

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

as Earle G. Wheeler

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

as Marny Clifford

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

as Luci Baines Johnson

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Trailers & Clips

Path To War | HBO | Promo | 2002

External Links

Keywords

vietnam warvietcongusa presidentcold warfailureadvisor1960sdifficult choice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Path to War?

Path to War is a Drama, History, TV Movie, War movie directed by . It was released on 2003-10-28.

Who are the main actors in Path to War?

The main cast includes Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland, Alec Baldwin, Bruce McGill, James Frain, .

Where can I watch Path to War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Path to War is available.

Is Path to War based on a true story?

He promised peace, but chose war.

What is the IMDb rating of Path to War?

Path to War has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 55 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Path to War?

The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Path to War?

The soundtrack was composed by Avenue Pictures, Edgar J. Scherick Associates, HBO, HBO Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Path to War filmed?

Path to War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Path to War?

The total runtime of Path to War is 165 minutes.

Is Path to War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Path to War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Path to War.

Does Path to War have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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