A Bright Shining Lie (1998)
In war as in life, the difference between truth and deception is what a man allows himself to believe.
1998 · 1h 58m · Drama, War, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, War, TV Movie
Something in his past keeps career Army man John Paul Vann from advancing past colonel. He views being sent to Vietnam as part of the US military advisory force a stepping stone to promotion.
Director: Terry George
Music by: Gary Chang
Cinematography: Jack Conroy
Editor: Nicholas Beauman
Cast
Bill Paxton as John Paul VannAmy Madigan as Mary Jane VannDonal Logue as Steven BurnettRobert John Burke as Frank DrummondVivian Wu as LeeEd Lauter as General WeyandKurtwood Smith as General WestmorelandEric Bogosian as Doug EldersJames Rebhorn as AmbassadorLes Mau as Colonel DinhTodd Sible as Jesse Vann (19 years old)Harve Presnell as MACV GeneralMore like this
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