Basic Training (1971)

Name: Basic Training
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1971-06-01
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.8

Basic Training (1971), directed by Frederick Wiseman.

06/01/1971 BR Documentary 1h 29m

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Synopsis

Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.

William BrayneCinematography
Frederick WisemanDirector, Editing, Producer, Writer

Trivia

It premiered on June 1, 1971, a Tuesday.
It runs 1h29 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Crew

William Brayne Cinematography
Frederick Wiseman Director
Frederick Wiseman Editing
Frederick Wiseman Producer
Frederick Wiseman Writer

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What is Basic Training about?

Basic Training: Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a tim…

Who directed Basic Training?

Basic Training was directed by Frederick Wiseman in 1971.

How long is Basic Training?

Basic Training runs for 89 minutes, or 1h29.