The Fog of War

Plot Summary

Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Top Cast

Robert McNamara Self

Errol Morris Self (uncredited)

Fidel Castro Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Barry Goldwater Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

John F. Kennedy Self (archive footage) (uncredited)