The Unknown Known(2013)
“Why is this man smiling?”
Overview
Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Director
Errol Morris
Cast
Donald Rumsfeld
as Self
Kenn Medeiros
as Younger Donald Rumsfeld / Secret Service
Errol Morris
as Self - Interviewer (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
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Where can I watch The Unknown Known?▼
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What is The Unknown Known about?▼
Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Who directed The Unknown Known?▼
The Unknown Known was directed by Errol Morris and released in 2013. It is a documentary, history film.
How long is The Unknown Known?▼
The Unknown Known has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Unknown Known?▼
The cast of The Unknown Known includes Donald Rumsfeld as Self, Kenn Medeiros as Younger Donald Rumsfeld / Secret Service, Errol Morris as Self - Interviewer (voice).
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