The Trials of Henry Kissinger

Name: The Trials of Henry Kissinger
Genre: Documentary
Released: TODO_MISSING
Rating: 95

2002, Documentary, 1h 20m

57 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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This compelling unauthorized biography takes a muckraker's view of the controversial diplomat. Read critic reviews

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Decades after he left Washington, Henry Kissinger remains a divisive figure in American politics. Journalist Christopher Hitchens, who believes Kissinger should be labeled a war criminal, builds his case by shedding light on the high-ranking diplomat's many shadowy foreign actions, including an unauthorized bombing raid in Cambodia and a purported plot to oust Chilean leader Salvador Allende. Legal experts and former government officials also discuss Kissinger's controversial career.

Genre:

Documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Eugene Jarecki
Producer:

Alex Gibney, Eugene Jarecki
Writer:

Alex Gibney
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 25, 2002 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 19, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA):

$515.7K
Runtime:

1h 20m
Distributor:

First Run
Sound Mix:

Stereo

Cast & Crew

Brian Cox
Narrator

Eugene Jarecki
Director

Alex Gibney
Writer

Roy Ackerman
Executive Producer

Jennie Amias
Associate Producer

Alex Gibney
Producer

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Critic Reviews for The Trials of Henry Kissinger

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Audience Reviews for The Trials of Henry Kissinger

Feb 27, 2013

It makes a strong (if pretty one sided) case against Kissinger, who has maintained a strangely high degree of respect and admiration in many circles. I'm glad someone is willing to point out that giving him the Nobel Peace Prize was just a terrible idea.

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