General H. Norman Schwarzkopf: Command Performance

Jan 1, 1991

0h 30m

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Overview

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf: Command Performance shows historic archive photographs and coverage of “Stormin’ Norman’s” role from the inception of Desert Shield to the onslaught of Desert Storm.

Genres

Documentary

TV Movie

Production Companies

Independent Television News Ltd.

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Cast

Self

Norman Schwarzkopf

Self

George H. W. Bush

Self

Colin Powell

Reporter (voice)

Nick Owen

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