The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
In April 1975 -- despite a ceasefire agreement -- the North Vietnamese communists took Saigon and the world by surprise, mounting an offensive that ousted the South Vietnamese government. This enlightening documentary recounts the last two years of America's military engagement in the country and the U.S. role in Saigon's fall. Interviews with former National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger and North Vietnamese officers provide context.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael DutfieldDirector
Cast
- Garrick UtleyNarrator (voice)
- Gerald FordSelf
- Henry KissingerSelf
- James R. SchlesingerSelf
Themes
vietnam war