Behind the Planet of the Apes vs The Fog of War
The Fog of War has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for Behind the Planet of the Apes). The Fog of War is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 7m. Behind the Planet of the Apes is the older of the two (1998 against 2003). Both are documentary, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Behind the Planet of the Apes
The Fog of War| Behind the Planet of the Apes | The Fog of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 7m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Documentary, History, TV Movie, War |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | David Comtois, Kevin Burns | Errol Morris |
| Main cast | Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers | John F. Kennedy, Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater |
Synopsis
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
The Fog of War
Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
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