Basic Training

1971 1h 29m ★6.8

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 time and place at a defining moment in American history.

Release Date June 1, 1971
Runtime 1h 29m
Language English
Director Frederick Wiseman
Category Documentary
Rating 6.8 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1971
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