The Unknown Known Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 7, 2014

The Unknown Known

Release Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Limited

Director: Errol Morris

PG-13 Documentary 1 hr, 36 m

3.2 / 5.0

11% WILL SEE 89% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris (The Fog of War) offers a mesmerizing portrait of Donald Rumsfeld, one of the key architects of the Iraq War, and a larger-than-life character who provoked equal levels of fury and adulation from the American public. Rather than conducting a conventional interview, Morris has Rumsfeld perform and expound on his “snowflakes,” tens of thousands of memos (many never previously published) he composed as a congressman and as an advisor to four different presidents, twice as Secretary of Defense. These memos provide a window onto history—not history as it actually happened, but history as Rumsfeld wants us to see it. Morris makes plain that Rumsfeld’s “snowflakes”—whether intended to elucidate, rationalize, obfuscate, or control history—are contradicted by the facts.

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Who stars in The Unknown Known – Cast List

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Who is making The Unknown Known – Crew List

A look at The Unknown Known behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Errol Morris last helmed Chaos: The Manson Murders and The Pigeon Tunnel.

Director: Errol Morris
Screenwriters: —

Studios: RADiUS-TWC
Production Company: Participant Media

Production – What we know about the The Unknown Known

Key Facts

According to Errol Morris: "The Unknown Known: The Life and Times of Donald Rumsfeld is the story of a remarkable man whose career spans nearly one third of our nation's history. I am delighted to partner with The History Channel, Participant and RADiUS in this extraordinary project."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2013

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some disturbing images and brief nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 36 m
Tagline: Why is this man smiling?
Also known as: The Unknown Known: The Life and Times of Donald Rumsfeld
Language: English

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The Unknown Known Release Date: When was the film released?

The Unknown Known was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, April 2 , 2014. As a limited release, The Unknown Known was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Unknown Known DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Unknown Known is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sunday, July 01, 2014. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Unknown Known today on Amazon.

The Unknown Known Digital Release Date

The Unknown Known is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, April 4, 2014. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.