Storyline

The story of James Thornwell, whose accusation that the U.S. Army used mind control drugs on him to force him to confess to stealing secret documents while stationed in Orleans, France, in 1961, led Congress to award him $625,000 in damages nearly 20 years later.

Key Information

Director Harry Moses
Writers Michael De Guzman, James Thornwell
Studio MTM Entertainment
Rating 6.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

James Thornwell

Vincent Gardenia

Vincent Gardenia

Traeger

Craig Wasson

Craig Wasson

Capt. Busher

Howard Rollins

Howard Rollins

Carson

Michael Alldredge

Michael Alldredge

Beecham

Todd Susman

Todd Susman

Ketchum

Nicholas Kepros

The Man

Julius Harris

Julius Harris

Frisco

Paul Lieber

Paul Lieber

Lt. Col. Roberts

Edward Bell

Edward Bell

Harvey Kletz / Narrator

Debbi Morgan

Debbi Morgan

Katherine

Shirley Jo Finney

Shirley Jo Finney

Lt. Stone

Frequently Asked Questions

Thornwell was released on January 28, 1981.

The runtime of Thornwell is 1h 37m.

Thornwell is a Drama, History, TV Movie movie.

Thornwell has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Thornwell is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Thornwell was directed by Harry Moses.

The main cast of Thornwell includes Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia, Craig Wasson.

Thornwell is originally in English.