Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.
Title | Basic Training |
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Year | 1971 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
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Cast | |
Crew | William Brayne (Director of Photography), Frederick Wiseman (Director), Frederick Wiseman (Writer), Frederick Wiseman (Producer), Frederick Wiseman (Editor) |
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Release | Jun 01, 1971 |
Runtime | 89 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.40 / 10 by 12 users |
Popularity | 3 |
Budget | 0 |
Revenue | 0 |
Language | English |