Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Bill Paxton
John Paul Vann
Amy Madigan
Mary Jane Vann
Donal Logue
Steven Burnett
Robert John Burke
Frank Drummond
Vivian Wu
Lee
Ed Lauter
General Weyand
Kurtwood Smith
General Westmoreland
Eric Bogosian
Doug Elders
James Rebhorn
Ambassador
Les Mau
Colonel Dinh
Todd Sible
Jesse Vann (19 years old)
Harve Presnell
MACV General
Frequently Asked Questions
A Bright Shining Lie was released on May 30, 1998.
The runtime of A Bright Shining Lie is 1h 58m.
A Bright Shining Lie is a Drama, War, TV Movie movie.
A Bright Shining Lie has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
A Bright Shining Lie is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
A Bright Shining Lie was directed by Terry George.
The main cast of A Bright Shining Lie includes Bill Paxton, Amy Madigan, Donal Logue.
A Bright Shining Lie is originally in English.