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  1. Movies
  2. The Selling of the Pentagon

The Selling of the Pentagon

1971
1h
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h

Storyline

"The Selling of the Pentagon" was an important documentary aired in primetime on CBS on 23 February 1971. The aim of this film, produced by Peter Davis, was to examine the increasing utilization and cost to the taxpayers of public relations activities by the military-industrial complex in order to shape public opinion in favor of the military.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Feb 23, 1971
Languages
English
Director
Peter Davis
Production
CBS Productions
CBS Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Roger Mudd

Roger Mudd

Narrator

Robert Stack

Robert Stack

Self (archive footage)

John Wayne

John Wayne

Self (archive footage)

Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Self (archive footage)

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