Faith of My Fathers

May 30, 2005

1h 30m

★ 6.2

Overview

Faith of My Fathers is based on the story of Lieutenant Commander John McCain's experiences as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for five and a half years during the Vietnam War, interleaved with his memories of growing up in a heritage rich with military service.

Genres

War

Drama

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Cast

John McCain

Shawn Hatosy

Jack McCain

Scott Glenn

Carol McCain

Erin Cottrell

Cat

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Craner

Joe Chrest

Prick

Chi Muoi Lo

Bud Day

Troy Ruptash

Norris Overly

Shea Whigham

Charles Larson

Jason Alan Smith

Henry Witt

Brian F. Durkin

Captain Hart

Michael Arata

Becker

Nick Gomez

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