WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception(2004)
The merger of newsbiz and showbiz. To them war is a product: they sold it and we bought it.
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception Synopsis
There were two wars in Iraq--a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and media critic, Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film, WMD, is an outspoken assessment of how Pentagon propaganda and media complicity misled the American people...
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) is a documentary film directed by Danny Schechter, released on December 12, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Peter Arnett, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Maurice Hinchey. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Danny Schechter
- Producers:
- Anna B. Pizarro
- Production:
- Globalvision
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Peter Arnett
Peter Arnett
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self
Dick Cheney
as Self
Maurice Hinchey
as Self
- Nicholas Johnson
Nicholas Johnson
as Self
- David Marr
David Marr
as Self
Bill O'Reilly
as Self
Dan Rather
as Self
Tim Robbins
as Self
Donald Rumsfeld
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Danny Schechter, produced by Anna B. Pizarro.
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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception?
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The main cast of WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) includes Peter Arnett, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Maurice Hinchey and Nicholas Johnson. The film was directed by Danny Schechter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception released?
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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception was released on December 12, 2004 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception worth watching?
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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.