Movie

The Guns of August

★ 8.0(2)19641h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Nathan Kroll
Release date: 1964-12-24
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Guns of August

The Guns of August is a 1964 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Nathan Kroll, starring Fritz Weaver, Manfred von Richthofen and Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Guns of August in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Traces the origins and actions of World War I, from the funeral of Britain's King Edward VII to the Versailles Treaty.

Cast

Fritz Weaver

Narrator (voice)

Manfred von Richthofen

Self (archive footage)

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Self (archive footage)

Winston Churchill

Self (archive footage)

Vladimir Lenin

Self (archive footage)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

Czar Nicholas II of Russia

Self (archive footage)

Tsarina Alexandra

Self (archive footage)

Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany

Self (archive footage)

Emperor Franz Josef

Self (archive footage)

Georges Clemenceau

Self (archive footage)

Jean Jaurès

Self (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Guns of August in France?+

The Guns of August is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Guns of August on Netflix?+

The Guns of August is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Guns of August?+

The Guns of August has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Guns of August?+

The Guns of August stars Fritz Weaver, Manfred von Richthofen, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Winston Churchill and Vladimir Lenin.

When did The Guns of August come out?+

The Guns of August is a 1964 movie directed by Nathan Kroll.

What genre is The Guns of August?+

The Guns of August is Documentary film.

Who directed The Guns of August?+

The Guns of August was directed by Nathan Kroll.