Ike (1979)
Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.
Director: Boris Sagal, Melville Shavelson
Genre: Drama, History, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 360 min
Release Date: May 3, 1979
Cast
- Robert Duvall - Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Lee Remick - Kay Summersby
- Dana Andrews - Gen. George C. Marshall
- J.D. Cannon - Gen. Walter Bedell Smith
- Paul Gleason - Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee
- Laurence Luckinbill - Maj. Richard Arnold
- Darren McGavin - Gen. George S. Patton
- Wensley Pithey - Winston Churchill
- Ian Richardson - FM Sir Bernard Montgomery
- Stephen Roberts - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Screenplay
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Freddie Young, Archie R. Dalzell
Editing: Bill Lenny, John Woodcock
Production: ABC Circle Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, World War II: Global Conflict
Keywords
infidelity, world war ii, romance, combat, war hero
More Films by Director: Boris Sagal, Melville Shavelson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ike about?
- Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.
- Who directed Ike?
- Ike was directed by Boris Sagal, Melville Shavelson.
- Who stars in Ike?
- Ike stars Robert Duvall, Lee Remick, Dana Andrews, J.D. Cannon, Paul Gleason, Laurence Luckinbill.
- How long is Ike?
- Ike has a runtime of 6h 0m (360 minutes).
- What genre is Ike?
- Ike is a Drama, History, War, TV Movie film.
- Where was Ike produced?
- Ike was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ike?
- The themes of Ike include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, World War II: Global Conflict.