Dateline: Saigon
Lies, deception, and the dangerous search for truth
How does a nation slip into war? Dateline-Saigon profiles the controversial reporting of five Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists -The New York Times' David Halberstam, the Associated Press' Malcolm Browne, Peter Arnett, and legendary photojournalist Horst Faas, and UPI's Neil Sheehan -- during the early years of the Vietnam War as President John F. Kennedy is secretly committing US troops to what is initially dismissed by some as 'a nice little war in a land of tigers and elephants.' 'When the government is telling the truth, reporters become a relatively unimportant conduit to what is happening,' Halberstam tells us. 'But when the government doesn't tell the truth, begins to twist the truth, hide the truth, then the journalist becomes involuntarily infinitely more important.'
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Dateline: Saigon
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 2017-03-07
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 8/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Northern Light Productions, Good Neighbor Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8726
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Sam Waterston
as Narrator (voice)
Neil Sheehan
as Self
Peter Arnett
as Self
Malcolm Browne
as Self
Horst Faas
as Self
David Halberstam
as Self
Walter Cronkite
as Self (archival footage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dateline: Saigon?▼
Dateline: Saigon is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2017-03-07.
Who are the main actors in Dateline: Saigon?▼
The main cast includes Sam Waterston, Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett, Malcolm Browne, Horst Faas, .
Where can I watch Dateline: Saigon online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dateline: Saigon is available.
Is Dateline: Saigon based on a true story?▼
Lies, deception, and the dangerous search for truth
What is the IMDb rating of Dateline: Saigon?▼
Dateline: Saigon has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Dateline: Saigon?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Dateline: Saigon?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Northern Light Productions, Good Neighbor Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Dateline: Saigon filmed?▼
Dateline: Saigon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Dateline: Saigon?▼
The total runtime of Dateline: Saigon is 96 minutes.
Is Dateline: Saigon suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Dateline: Saigon?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dateline: Saigon.
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