Official movie poster for The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (2025), a documentary film

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo(2025)

7.9(20)1h 40m2025-01-25
Documentary

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo Synopsis

A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."

The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (2025) is a documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen, released on January 25, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gary Knight. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 20 ratings.

Director:
Bao Nguyen
Producers:
Fiona Turner, Terri Lichstein
Cinematographer:
Ray Lavers
Composer:
Gene Back
Production:
XRM Media, The VII Foundation, LinLay Productions
Status:
Released

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Directed by Bao Nguyen, produced by Fiona Turner and Terri Lichstein.

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Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 20 ratings.

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The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo?

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The main cast of The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (2025) includes Gary Knight. The film was directed by Bao Nguyen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo released?

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The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo was released on January 25, 2025 and runs for 1h 40m.

Is The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo worth watching?

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The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (2025) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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