Path To War (2002)

Synopsis: President Lyndon Johnson felt that Communism was the greatest global threat during his term in the Oval Office. This left the president with an agonizing decision when the conflict in Vietnam... President Lyndon Johnson felt that Communism was the greatest global threat during his term in the Oval Office. This left the president with an agonizing decision when the conflict in Vietnam seemed unable to win. This TV-movie depicts Johnson's process and the influence by such figures as Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and special advisor Clark Clifford. Directed by veteran John Frankenheimer (THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE), a filmmaker very accustomed to the realm of politics. Michael Gambon (THE SINGING DETECTIVE) received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Lyndon Johnson. [More]

Starring: Michael Gambon, Alec Baldwin, Donald Sutherland, Philip Baker Hall

Starring: Michael Gambon, Alec Baldwin, Donald Sutherland, Philip Baker Hall, Tom Skerritt

Director: John Frankenheimer

Director: John Frankenheimer
Producer: Barry Levinson, Cary Brokaw

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