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Path to War
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Path to War

2003 · 165 min Drama History TV Movie War
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: John Frankenheimer

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Lyndon Johnson

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Clark Clifford

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Robert McNamara

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

George Ball

James Frain

James Frain

Richard Goodwin

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Lady Bird Johnson

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Everett Dirksen

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

Earle G. Wheeler

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

Marny Clifford

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Luci Baines Johnson

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