Ike

Ike

1979 · 360 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, History, War, TV Movie

Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.

Directed by Boris Sagal · Written by Melville Shavelson

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