The Threatening Sky(1966)
Le Ciel, la terre
The Threatening Sky Synopsis
This documentary presents the Vietnam War as seen from within Vietnam, focusing on civilian life, industrial and agricultural labor, and organized resistance under sustained aerial bombardment. Introduced by Bertrand Russell, the film situates the conflict within a broader history of anti-occupation struggles, drawing parallels to World War II resistance movements. Footage includes interviews with Vietnamese leaders, scenes of air defense, and mass political mobilization.
The Threatening Sky (1966) is a documentary and war film directed by Joris Ivens, released on September 5, 1966 with a runtime of 32m. It stars Joris Ivens, Hồ Chí Minh, Bertrand Russell and Lindsay Anderson. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joris Ivens
- Writers:
- J.-C. Ulrich
- Production:
- Dovidis
- Status:
- Released
The Threatening Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joris Ivens
as Interviewer
Hồ Chí Minh
as Himself
- Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell
as Himself
Lindsay Anderson
as Narrator (UK)
Serge Reggiani
as Narrator
Phạm Văn Đồng
as Premier of North Vietnam
Key crew
Directed by Joris Ivens, written by J.-C. Ulrich.
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The Threatening Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Threatening Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Threatening Sky?
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The main cast of The Threatening Sky (1966) includes Joris Ivens, Hồ Chí Minh, Bertrand Russell, Lindsay Anderson and Serge Reggiani. The film was directed by Joris Ivens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Threatening Sky released?
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The Threatening Sky was released on September 5, 1966 and runs for 32m.
Is The Threatening Sky worth watching?
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The Threatening Sky (1966) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 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.