Basic Training
1971, English. Directed by Frederick Wiseman.
During the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, a group of men going through infantry training show how they're transformed from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, it's also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 June 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederick Wiseman
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Basic Training runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Who directed Basic Training?
Basic Training (1971) was directed by Frederick Wiseman.