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The Selling of the Pentagon (1971): Cast

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The Selling of the Pentagon is a 1971 documentary directed by Peter Davis, starring John Wayne, Robert Stack and Jack Webb. It runs 1 hour.

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The Selling of the Pentagon (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Peter Davis
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Selling of the Pentagon About?

The premise of The Selling of the Pentagon without spoilers.

A CBS documentary that aired on 23 February 1971, The Selling of the Pentagon, produced by Peter Davis, examines the growing use and taxpayer cost of public‑relations campaigns by the military‑industrial complex. It shows how these efforts are designed to shape public opinion in favor of the armed forces and their spending and to raise defense funds.

The Selling of the Pentagon Themes & Keywords

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  • vietnam war
  • propaganda
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Cast & crew

The Selling of the Pentagon Cast & Characters

John Wayne leads the cast, with Robert Stack and Jack Webb. Directed by Peter Davis; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Peter Davis

More films directed by Peter Davis: Hearts and Minds (re-release), Hearts and Minds and Anatomy of Violence.

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The Selling of the Pentagon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Selling of the Pentagon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Selling of the Pentagon?

The Selling of the Pentagon runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Selling of the Pentagon released?

The Selling of the Pentagon was released on February 23, 1971.

Who directed The Selling of the Pentagon?

The Selling of the Pentagon was directed by Peter Davis.

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Who is in the cast of The Selling of the Pentagon?

The Selling of the Pentagon stars John Wayne, Robert Stack and Jack Webb, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Selling of the Pentagon have a post-credit scene?

No. The Selling of the Pentagon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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