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Hidden Wars of Desert Storm
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Mixed or average reviews
Based on 10 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Documentary
Written by:
Directed by:
Gerard Ungerman
Audrey Brohy
Release Date:
Theatrical: April 20, 2001
Running Time: 64 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: Not Rated
Starring John Hurt, Ramsey Clark, and Norman Schwarzkopf
This video documentary examines various aspects the Persian Gulf conflict.
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What The Critics Said
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Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt
Worth viewing by anyone concerned about world events.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Dave Kehr
Emerges as an uncommonly sober, well-researched film of its type.
Read Full Review >Portland Oregonian Shawn Levy
No matter your opinion on where we're headed, this film will give you some crucial information about where we've been.
Read Full Review >Village Voice J. Hoberman
Pegged to the 10th anniversary of the Gulf War victory celebration, a fiesta that lasted nearly three times longer than the fighting itself.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times Kevin Crust
Hidden Wars is less dependent on talking heads than "Plan Colombia" and has the advantage of distance from some of the key events.
Read Full Review >New York Post Jonathan Foreman
This crude, deeply dishonest documentary does no such thing. David Russell's fictional "Three Kings" does a much better job.
Read Full Review >Washington Post Michael O'Sullivan
Allegations of governmental double-talk and cover-ups are, unfortunately, boooring.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sam O. gave it an 8:
Excellent and informative, some portions may be a bit exaggerated, but the truth is shocking: the US military caused "gulf war syndrome" with its use of Uranium Bullets and missles which irradiated Iraqui targets (like tanks) and irradiated US soldiers when they explored and messed around contaminated areas -- which will be radioactive and continue to contaminate Bedouins and natives of Iraq. Also the confusing way the US helped suppress a revolt against Saddam and has propped up his sovereignty is explored. Really comprehensive. Really dirty. Really revealing.
