The Bay of Pigs

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The Bay of Pigs

On 17th April 1961, an invasion force of over 1,200 Cuban exiles - trained, financed, equipped and directed by the US CIA - launched an amphibious invasion of the Cuban mainland. This documentary examines both the tactical and ethical questions surrounding the failed three-day battle, one that the world watched with great apprehension, and features interviews with key participants, archival footage and information obtained through declassified documents.

Release Date

1997-01-01

Year

1997

Duration

1h 0m

Status

Released

Score

8.00

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