Retreat from Beirut (1985)
They went to keep the peace. But 241 died-caught in a military and political cross fire. One year after the pullout of American Marines from Lebanon, Frontline correspondent William Greider examines the decision and asks: Where should Americans die, and what should they die for?
- Date of release
- 1985-02-26
- Runtime
- 58m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Sherry Jones, Foster Wiley
Casting
- William Greider — Self
- Judy Woodruff — Self
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