Phoenix (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, Phoenix is a documentary film directed by Walter Heynowski, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. The goal of the American operation "Phoenix" in Vietnam was to destroy all the bases of the liberation struggle. K. Barton Osborn, a former "Phoenix" officer, who publicly disassociated himself from it, talks about his experiences as a CIA agent. They are confirmed by the statements of General Bui Van Nhu, the last chief of the South Vietnamese police
Who’s in it. Phoenix stars Barton Osborn as Self, Gerhard Scheumann as Narrator (voice), Werner Ehrlicher as Narrator (voice) and Ezard Haußmann as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Phoenix sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phoenix page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phoenix (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phoenix change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phoenix worth watching?
- Phoenix holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Phoenix?
- Phoenix stars Barton Osborn, Gerhard Scheumann, Werner Ehrlicher, Ezard Haußmann and Karl Sturm.
- When was Phoenix released?
- Phoenix was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.