The Fall of Saigon (1995)

6.5/10 90 min Documentary

Overview

In April 1975 -- despite a ceasefire agreement -- the North Vietnamese communists took Saigon and the world by surprise, mounting an offensive that ousted the South Vietnamese government. This enlightening documentary recounts the last two years of America's military engagement in the country and the U.S. role in Saigon's fall. Interviews with former National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger and North Vietnamese officers provide context.

Cast

Garrick Utley

Narrator (voice)

Gerald Ford

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Henry Kissinger

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James R. Schlesinger

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