The Bay of Pigs (1997)
On 17th April 1961, an invasion force of over 1,200 Cuban exiles - trained, financed, equipped and directed by the US CIA - launched an amphibious invasion of the Cuban mainland. This documentary examines both the tactical and ethical questions surrounding the failed three-day battle, one that the world watched with great apprehension, and features interviews with key participants, archival footage and information obtained through declassified documents.
Director: David Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Will Lyman - Narrator (voice)
- Grayston Lynch - Self
- Arthur Schlesinger Jr. - Self
Screenplay
Production: Oregon Public Broadcasting
Original Language: en
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- What is The Bay of Pigs about?
- On 17th April 1961, an invasion force of over 1,200 Cuban exiles - trained, financed, equipped and directed by the US CIA - launched an amphibious invasion of the Cuban mainland. This documentary examines both the tactical and ethical questions surrounding the failed three-day battle, one that the world watched with great apprehension, and features interviews with key participants, archival footage and information obtained through declassified documents.
- Who directed The Bay of Pigs?
- The Bay of Pigs was directed by David Davis.
- Who stars in The Bay of Pigs?
- The Bay of Pigs stars Will Lyman, Grayston Lynch, Arthur Schlesinger Jr..
- How long is The Bay of Pigs?
- The Bay of Pigs has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Bay of Pigs?
- The Bay of Pigs is a Documentary film.