The CIA's Secret Army(1977)
A CBS Reports documentary hosted by Bill Moyers
The CIA's Secret Army Synopsis
This program examines Cuban exile terrorists living in Miami. These terrorists were secretly trained and employed by the U.S. government in the early 1960s to fight Fidel Castro. Now, without U.S. support, terrorist activities continue in Miami and Latin America. The program reviews secret U.S. policies toward Cuba in the 1960s and includes interviews with Castro and former top CIA officials. Members of this group, formerly secretly trained and employed by U.S. Government until 1967, have been active in Watergate crimes and anti-Castro terrorism including bomb explosion on Cuban Airline killing seventy-three. Includes interviews with Castro, E. Howard Hunt, Bernard Barker, and Rolando Martinez.' - The Paley Center For Media
The CIA's Secret Army (1977) is a documentary film directed by Judy Crichton, released on June 10, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Bill Moyers, Fidel Castro, John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- Director:
- Judy Crichton
- Writers:
- George Crile III, Bill Moyers
- Producers:
- Judy Crichton, George Crile III
- Cinematographer:
- William J. Wagner
- Production:
- CBS News Productions
- Status:
- Released
The CIA's Secret Army Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Moyers
as Self
Fidel Castro
as Self
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
E. Howard Hunt
as Self
Richard M. Bissell Jr.
as Self
- Grayston Lynch
Grayston Lynch
as Self - Former CIA Case Officer
- Ray S. Cline
Ray S. Cline
as Self - Former Head, CIA Intelligence Directorate
Anastasio Somoza Debayle
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Judy Crichton, written by George Crile III and Bill Moyers, produced by Judy Crichton and George Crile III.
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The CIA's Secret Army – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The CIA's Secret Army?
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The main cast of The CIA's Secret Army (1977) includes Bill Moyers, Fidel Castro, John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower and E. Howard Hunt. The film was directed by Judy Crichton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The CIA's Secret Army released?
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The CIA's Secret Army was released on June 10, 1977 and runs for 1h 43m.