A Bright Shining Lie(1998)
In war as in life, the difference between truth and deception is what a man allows himself to believe.
A Bright Shining Lie Synopsis
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.
A Bright Shining Lie (1998) is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Terry George, released on May 30, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Bill Paxton, Amy Madigan, Donal Logue and Robert John Burke. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry George
- Writers:
- Terry George, Neil Sheehan
- Producers:
- Greg Ricketson
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Conroy
- Composer:
- Gary Chang
- Production:
- HBO, Labrador Films
- Status:
- Released
A Bright Shining Lie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Paxton
as John Paul Vann
Amy Madigan
as Mary Jane Vann
Donal Logue
as Steven Burnett
Robert John Burke
as Frank Drummond
Vivian Wu
as Lee
Ed Lauter
as General Weyand
Kurtwood Smith
as General Westmoreland
Eric Bogosian
as Doug Elders
James Rebhorn
as Ambassador
- Les Mau
Les Mau
as Colonel Dinh
Todd Sible
as Jesse Vann (19 years old)
Harve Presnell
as MACV General
Key crew
Directed by Terry George, written by Terry George and Neil Sheehan, produced by Greg Ricketson.
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A Bright Shining Lie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 33 ratings.
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A Bright Shining Lie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Bright Shining Lie online?
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A Bright Shining Lie (1998) is available to stream on Crave Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Bright Shining Lie?
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The main cast of A Bright Shining Lie (1998) includes Bill Paxton, Amy Madigan, Donal Logue, Robert John Burke and Vivian Wu. The film was directed by Terry George. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Bright Shining Lie released?
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A Bright Shining Lie was released on May 30, 1998 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is A Bright Shining Lie worth watching?
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A Bright Shining Lie (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.