

A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.
Acting
Gambon's LBJ: towering, pathetic, unforgettable.
Direction
Frankenheimer's final film—rage and regret in every frame.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp you'll need stitches.

Director
John Frankenheimer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Frankenheimer died two months after filming; this was his 32nd and final feature.
The film's 'Tuesday lunch' scenes were shot in the actual LBJ Ranch dining room.