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Historical documentary

Cola Wars (2019): Cast

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Cola Wars is a 2019 historical documentary directed by Mark Herzog, starring Bill Murray, Michael Jackson and Steve Guttenberg. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Cola Wars (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Mark Herzog
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cola Wars About?

The premise of Cola Wars without spoilers.

This documentary examines the intense competition between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, focusing on the surprising "New Coke" reformulation of 1985. For nearly a century, Coca-Cola held the leading position in the global soda market, while Pepsi consistently challenged its dominance with innovative advertising campaigns. The film details how Coca-Cola's unexpected decision to alter its iconic formula sparked a massive public backlash and forever changed the landscape of the beverage industry.

Cola Wars Themes & Keywords

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  • food industry
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Cast & crew

Cola Wars Cast & Characters

Bill Murray leads the cast, with Michael Jackson and Steve Guttenberg. Directed by Mark Herzog; 42 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mark Herzog

More films directed by Mark Herzog, best-rated first: The Bloody Hundredth, David McCullough: Painting with Words and It’s a Whole New West: The Making of ‘Wild, Wild West’.

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Cola Wars Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “可口vs百事:可乐之战” and “Pepsi vs Coca : la guerre est déclarée”.

Also known as
  • 可口vs百事:可乐之战
  • Pepsi vs Coca : la guerre est déclarée
  • Guerra das Colas
  • Pepsi VS Coca, la guerre des colas
  • Coca-Cola vs Pepsi - La guerra delle bollicine
  • Kólaháborúk

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Cola Wars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cola Wars, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cola Wars?

Cola Wars runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Cola Wars released?

Cola Wars was released on August 18, 2019.

Who directed Cola Wars?

Cola Wars was directed by Mark Herzog.

More films by Mark Herzog

Who is in the cast of Cola Wars?

Cola Wars stars Bill Murray, Michael Jackson and Steve Guttenberg, among 42 credited actors.

Does Cola Wars have a post-credit scene?

No. Cola Wars has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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