Path to War(2003)
“He promised peace, but chose war.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
Avenue Pictures
Budget
$17M
Cast
Michael Gambon
as Lyndon Johnson
Donald Sutherland
as Clark Clifford
Alec Baldwin
as Robert McNamara
Bruce McGill
as George Ball
James Frain
as Richard Goodwin
Felicity Huffman
as Lady Bird Johnson
Philip Baker Hall
as Everett Dirksen
Frederic Forrest
as Earle G. Wheeler
Diana Scarwid
as Marny Clifford
Sarah Paulson
as Luci Baines Johnson
Chris Eigeman
as Bill Moyers
Tom Skerritt
as William Westmoreland
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
2h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$17M
Production Companies
Avenue Pictures • Edgar J. Scherick Associates • HBO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Path to War?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Path to War (2003).
What is Path to War about?▼
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.
Who directed Path to War?▼
Path to War was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 2003. It is a drama, history, tv movie, war film.
How long is Path to War?▼
Path to War has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
Who stars in Path to War?▼
The cast of Path to War includes Michael Gambon as Lyndon Johnson, Donald Sutherland as Clark Clifford, Alec Baldwin as Robert McNamara, Bruce McGill as George Ball, James Frain as Richard Goodwin and more.
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