

Desert Storm: The War Begins
1991, English. Directed by Bob Bahr.
An historic presentation by CNN documenting the lead up to and the beginning of the war in Iraq.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Bob BahrDirector
- Bernard ShawSelf
- George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
- Barbara BushSelf (archive footage)
- Dick ChaneySelf (archive footage)
- Saddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)
- Mikhail GorbachevSelf (archive footage)
- Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)
- Bob DoleSelf (archive footage)
- Ruhollah KhomeiniSelf (archive footage)
- James Baker IIISelf (archive footage)
- George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
- Willy BrandtSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bob Bahr, Stacy Jolna
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Desert Storm: The War Begins: quick answers
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How long is Desert Storm: The War Begins?
Desert Storm: The War Begins runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Desert Storm: The War Begins have a post-credits scene?
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Desert Storm: The War Begins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desert Storm: The War Begins is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desert Storm: The War Begins on?
Desert Storm: The War Begins isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 June 1991. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desert Storm: The War Begins?
If you liked Desert Storm: The War Begins, try Why We Fight: Prelude to War, Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie, Last Days in Vietnam.
Who directed Desert Storm: The War Begins?
Desert Storm: The War Begins (1991) was directed by Bob Bahr and stars Bernard Shaw, George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush.