Classic documentaries

Good Times, Wonderful Times

Year1965
Running time70 min
Directed byLionel Rogosin
Made inUnited States

At a glance

Good Times, Wonderful Times is a 1965 anti-war documentary film written, produced and directed by American filmmaker Lionel Rogosin. Produced in London, it draws on archival footage detailing the atrocities of war. James “Jimmy” Vaughan and Tadeusz Makarczynski supported the production and assisted with an extensive search for that footage over several years. With a runtime of 70 minutes and English-language presentation, the film offers viewers a feature-length documentary centered on wartime material and an anti-war perspective. It is associated with the United States, and Rogosin is listed as its maker and director. Its subject and approach may be relevant to students exploring documentary uses of archival footage or to viewers interested in anti-war films. The entry lists the year, genre, runtime, country, director and language, but does not list a streaming service.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers and students interested in anti-war documentaries, wartime archival footage or Lionel Rogosin’s films. The listed language is English.

What is good

  • Anti-war documentary film
  • 70-minute runtime
  • Uses archival footage about wartime atrocities
  • Written, produced and directed by Lionel Rogosin

What to know first

  • No streaming service is listed

Verdict

Good Times, Wonderful Times combines an anti-war focus with archival footage about the atrocities of war. Its 70-minute runtime and English language are useful details for planning a viewing.

Details

Year
1965wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
70 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Lionel Rogosinwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0144017wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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