Inspired by author Robert A. Caro’s massive biography of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, the made-for-cable Path to War retraces the world-shaking events occurring between LBJ’s jubilant inaugural in 1965 and his tired, dispirited decision not to seek another presidential term in 1968. At the crux of these tumultuous three years is the war in Vietnam, which forces Johnson (here played by Michael Gambon) to shunt his proposed “Great Society” to the back burner. Though famous in political circles as a wrangler and compromiser, LBJ cannot seem to do anything right in pursuing the war; nor are his chief advisors, the hawkish Robert McNamara (Alec Baldwin) and the dove-ish Clark Clifford (Donald Sutherland), able to forge a permanent policy agreement. As Clifford warns Johnson that “escalation will ruin you, and all the great good you want to do,” McNamara presses for a continuation of the war lest America lose face and Vietnam fall to the Communists. The story unfolds with the inexorability of a Shakespearean tragedy, with Johnson as a modern-day Macbeth, Richard III, and King Lear rolled into one. Of interest to non-history buffs is the appearance of two original cast members of the 1969 film M*A*S*H: Donald Sutherland as Clark Clifford and Tom Skerritt as William Westmoreland. Directed by political-movie veteran John Frankenheimer, Path to War made its HBO cable network debut on May 18, 2002., “Pack your suitcase, we’re goin’ to Vietnam.” HBO production about the brinkmanship before the Vietnam War packed with classy names: Michael Gambon as president Lyndon Johnson, Alec Baldwin and Philip Baker Hall., Set in the time of the Vietnam War, this HBO Original film highlights the events surrounding the decisions that a president has to make about the war. President Johnson has a very important decision to make. With the advice of his foreign policy officials, he must determine whether he should end the war or continue to fight. His decision will ultimately determine the course of history., President Lyndon B. Johnson (Michael Gambon) watches his plans for a “Great Society” deteriorate as the war in Vietnam escalates. Robert McNamara: Alec Baldwin. Clark Clifford: Donald Sutherland. Lady Bird: Felicity Huffman. George Ball: Bruce McGill. McGeorge Bundy: Cliff DeYoung. Dean Rusk: John Aylward. Dick Goodwin: James Frain. Bill Moyers: Chris Eigeman. Directed by John Frankenheimer., Set in the time of the Vietnam War, this HBO Original film highlights the events surrounding the important decisions that a president has to make about the war., US political drama set during the Lyndon B Johnson presidency about the tense brinkmanship played out by the president and his advisors over the escalating military involvement in Vietnam., President Johnson and his foreign-policy team struggle with the decision to end the Vietnam war in this HBO Original film.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Path to War ” ?
A: The main cast includes Michael Gambon,Donald Sutherland,Alec Baldwin,Felicity Huffman,John Aylward,Bruce McGill,Cliff De Young,John Valenti,Chris Eigeman,James Frain,Curtis McClarin,Frederic Forrest,Tom Skerritt,Victor Slezak,Philip Baker Hall,Gerry Becker,Sarah Paulson,Diana Scarwid,Francis Guinan,Patricia Kalember,Gary Sinise,Robert Cicchini,Albert Hall,J.K. Simmons,Peter Jacobson,Gina-Raye Carter,Scott Atkinson,Sarah Brooke,Channing Chase,Kevin Cooney,Darin Cooper,Reed Diamond,Wayne Grace,Gordon Davis,Jan Kurt Johannes,Davis Henry,Doug Hyun,Madison Mason,Christian Peppard,Randy Oglesby,Lizbeth Schottland,Audrey Wasilewski,Brenda Wehle,Scott Meehan,Nancy Schreiber,Howard Dratch,Karl Rumpf,Mindy Marin,James Sbardellati,Blaise Corrigan,Gretchen Davis,Richard Francis-Bruce,Cary Brokaw,John Frankenheimer,Stephen Goldblatt,May Routh,Daniel Giat,Edgar J. Scherick,Waldemar Kalinowski.
Q: When Did the “Path to War” Released?
A: The Movie “Path to War” originally aired on 2002-05-18 and released in the year of 2002.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Path to War” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Path to War” ?
A: “Path to War” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
