The story of John McCain's experience as a Vietnam War POW. Based on the memoir of the same title.The story of John McCain's experience as a Vietnam War POW. Based on the memoir of the same title.The story of John McCain's experience as a Vietnam War POW. Based on the memoir of the same title.
- Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 5 nominations total
JD Evermore
- Commander James Latimer
- (as J.D. Evermore)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJack McCain is played by Scott Glenn. In the film Game Change (2012), John McCain is played by Ed Harris. Glenn and Harris appeared together in The Right Stuff (1983), and have both played Sheriff Alan Pangborn in Castle Rock (2018) and Needful Things (1993).
- GoofsCarol McCain suffered a near fatal car accident during John's captivity that rendered her unable to walk without crutches, and deformed from her surgery. Though Carol's accident is mentioned in the book, the movie ignores it completely, so when Carol and John reunite she is in perfect physical condition. They're even shown dancing together.
- Quotes
John McCain: Home is the sailor. Home from the sea, and the hunter home from the hill.
Featured review
Faith of My Fathers-John McCain-Man for All Seasons ***
Faithful biography depicting the life of Sen. John McCain as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
Coming from a strict military family, McCain is able to weather the storm on confinement and brutality of the North Vietnamese during the conflict.
A weak student at the academy, McCain is backed up by his father, a very good performance by Scott Glenn. Glenn portrays a totally dedicated military official who doesn't even shake an eyelid when he informed that his son has been captured.
The torture chambers and the torture inflicted on McCain and others is well shown.
McCain is definitely pictured as a hero in this film. He refused to be released if it meant having to participate in North Vietnamese propaganda.
A very good story dealing with military honor, call to duty and undying patriotism by our men and women in uniform.
Coming from a strict military family, McCain is able to weather the storm on confinement and brutality of the North Vietnamese during the conflict.
A weak student at the academy, McCain is backed up by his father, a very good performance by Scott Glenn. Glenn portrays a totally dedicated military official who doesn't even shake an eyelid when he informed that his son has been captured.
The torture chambers and the torture inflicted on McCain and others is well shown.
McCain is definitely pictured as a hero in this film. He refused to be released if it meant having to participate in North Vietnamese propaganda.
A very good story dealing with military honor, call to duty and undying patriotism by our men and women in uniform.
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- edwagreen
- Jul 1, 2007
Details
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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