Summaries

True story about James Thornwell, who was serving the Army in Europe when some military documents went missing. He was wrongfully accused of the theft, brutally interrogated and given drugs to force a confession out of him. That didn't happen and the whole thing was covered up. 16 years later Thornwell through the Freedom of Information Act obtain documentation of what was done to him and sued the Army.[email protected]

Details

Keywords
  • military
  • 1960s
  • year 1961
  • accused of theft
  • released without charge
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Jan 27, 1981
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Orleans 45, France
Production companies MTM Enterprises Company Four

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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