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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. However, he disagrees vocally (and on the record) with the way the war is being run and is forced to leave the military. Returning to Vietnam as a civilian working with the Army, he comes to despise some South Vietnamese officers while he takes charge of some of the U.S. forces and continues his liaisons with Vietnamese women.
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Quick facts
Year
1998
Runtime
1h 58m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
31
Genre
Drama, War, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
vietnam war
vietcong
nva
insurgent
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Questions about A Bright Shining Lie
How long is A Bright Shining Lie?
A Bright Shining Lie has a runtime of 1h 58m (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed A Bright Shining Lie?
A Bright Shining Lie was directed by Terry George and released in 1998.
What genre is A Bright Shining Lie?
A Bright Shining Lie is a Drama, War, TV Movie film (1998).
Who stars in A Bright Shining Lie?
The cast of A Bright Shining Lie includes Bill Paxton, Amy Madigan, Donal Logue, Robert John Burke, Vivian Wu.
What is the TMDB rating for A Bright Shining Lie?
A Bright Shining Lie has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 31 votes.
