The Forgotten(1989)
The Forgotten Synopsis
Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.
The Forgotten (1989) is a action, thriller and tv movie film directed by James Keach, released on April 26, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Keith Carradine, Steve Railsback, Pepe Serna and Richard Lawson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- James Keach
- Writers:
- Paul Staples, Glenn M. Benest, Matthew Barr
- Producers:
- James Keach
- Cinematographer:
- Vilko Filač
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Status:
- Released
The Forgotten Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keith Carradine
as Cap. Tom Watkins
Steve Railsback
as Lt. Jesse Brady
Pepe Serna
as Sgt. Pepe Gutierrez
Richard Lawson
as Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott
Don Keith Opper
as Sgt. Peter Lowell
Michael Champion
as Sgt. Elmer J. Miller
Tzi Ma
as Premier
Bruce Boa
as Pearse
Stacy Keach
as Adam Roth
- Mimi Maynard
Mimi Maynard
as Claudia Feldhaus
- Sandra Will
Sandra Will
as Major White
William Lucking
as Colonel Jack Westford
Key crew
Directed by James Keach, written by Paul Staples, Glenn M. Benest and Matthew Barr, produced by James Keach.
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The Forgotten Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Forgotten – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forgotten online?
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Who stars in The Forgotten?
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The main cast of The Forgotten (1989) includes Keith Carradine, Steve Railsback, Pepe Serna, Richard Lawson and Don Keith Opper. The film was directed by James Keach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forgotten released?
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The Forgotten was released on April 26, 1989 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Forgotten worth watching?
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The Forgotten (1989) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.