To Heal a Nation (1988)

TV Movie  -  105 min  -  Drama
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The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Pressman

Writers:

Jan Scruggs (book), Joel Swerdlow (book), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Roberts ...
Jan Scruggs
Glynnis O'Connor ...
Becky Scruggs
Marshall Colt Marshall Colt ...
Jack Wheeler
Scott Paulin ...
Bob Doubek
Lee Purcell ...
Sandie
Brock Peters ...
Paul Turner
Gloria Carlin Gloria Carlin ...
Monica
Jordan Charney Jordan Charney ...
Spreiregen
Tamlyn Tomita Tamlyn Tomita ...
Maya Ying Lin
Laurence Luckinbill Laurence Luckinbill ...
Senator Bob Mathias
Linden Chiles ...
James F. Kelly James F. Kelly ...
Webb
Eloy Casados
Tom Everett ...
Thompson
Gary Hershberger
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Storyline

The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However, with the help of his loving wife Becky, he begins to find a new life for himself, and a personal goal when he agrees to begin a determined campaign to raise funds for a veteran's memorial. Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>  

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Cicatriz de guerra See more »

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UK:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Quotes

Jan Scruggs: [emotional] It was the names, wasn't it. Yeah.
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References The Deer Hunter (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"ONCE I WAS"
Vocals by Randy Crenshaw
Arranged by Bruce Miller See more »