Basic Training

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Basic Training (1971)

Directed by Frederick Wiseman

Documentary, War · 1h 29m

During the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, a group of men going through infantry training show how they're transformed from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, it's also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.

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Crew

Director
Frederick Wiseman
Writer
Frederick Wiseman
Director of Photography
William Brayne
Editor
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman

Details

Release date
1971-06-01
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Documentary, War
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America