Hearts and Minds(1974)
The Forever War. Goes On
Hearts and Minds Synopsis
Many times during his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson said that ultimate victory in the Vietnam War depended upon the U.S. military winning the "hearts and minds" of the Vietnamese people. Filmmaker Peter Davis uses Johnson's phrase in an ironic context in this anti-war documentary, filmed and released while the Vietnam War was still under way, juxtaposing interviews with military figures like U.S. Army Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland with shocking scenes of violence and brutality.
Hearts and Minds (1974) is a documentary and war film directed by Peter Davis, released on December 20, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault and Harry S. Truman. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Davis
- Producers:
- Bert Schneider, Peter Davis
- Cinematographer:
- Lennart Malmer
- Production:
- BBS Productions
- Revenue:
- $30,000
- Status:
- Released
Hearts and Minds (1974) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hearts and Minds before you stream it.
Hearts and Minds Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Clark Clifford
Clark Clifford
as Self - Aide to President Truman 1946-50
- John Foster Dulles
John Foster Dulles
as Self (archive footage)
- Georges Bidault
Georges Bidault
as Self - French Foreign Minister in 1954
Harry S. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
- George Coker
George Coker
as Self - Prisoner of War 1966-73
- Walt Rostow
Walt Rostow
as Self - Aide to Presidents Kennedy, Johnson
- J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright
as Self - Senator
- Randy Floyd
Randy Floyd
as Self - Former Navy Captain
Key crew
Directed by Peter Davis, produced by Bert Schneider and Peter Davis.
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Hearts and Minds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 95 ratings.
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Hearts and Minds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hearts and Minds online?
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Hearts and Minds (1974) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hearts and Minds?
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The main cast of Hearts and Minds (1974) includes Clark Clifford, John Foster Dulles, Georges Bidault, Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The film was directed by Peter Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hearts and Minds released?
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Hearts and Minds was released on December 20, 1974 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Hearts and Minds worth watching?
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Hearts and Minds (1974) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hearts and Minds?
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