The Last Full Measure (2019)

Thirty-four years after his death, Airman William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr. ("Pits") is awarded the nation's highest military honor, for his actions on the battlefield.

Director:

Todd Robinson

Writer:

Todd Robinson

Stars:

Sebastian Stan, Alison Sudol, Asher Miles Fallica

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sebastian Stan	...	Scott Huffman
Alison Sudol	...	Tara Huffman
Asher Miles Fallica	...	Luke Huffman
LisaGay Hamilton	...	Celia O'Neal
Bradley Whitford	...	Carlton Stanton
William Hurt	...	Tom Tulley
Linus Roache	...	Whit Peters
Jeremy Irvine	...	William H. Pitsenbarger
Eoin O'Brien	...	Hal Slade (as Eion O'Brien)
Christopher Plummer	...	Frank Pitsenbarger
Diane Ladd	...	Alice Pitsenbarger
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Billy Takoda
Jordan Preston Carter	...	Jeremy
Amy Madigan	...	Donna Burr
Peter Fonda	...	Jimmy Burr

Storyline

Thirty-four years after his death, Airman William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr. ("Pits") is awarded the nation's highest military honor, for his actions on the battlefield.

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Plot Keywords:

honor | m16 rifle | colt .45 | death | military | 

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Taglines:

Inspired by the Incredible True Story

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for war violence, and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Savage starred as a Vietnam war P.O.W./veteran in 'The Deer Hunter'.

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Goofs

The Huey Helicopter shown during the insertion has a 'toilet bowl' engine exhaust heat deflector, which was not in use at the time, due to fact there are few remaining period helicopters in flyable condition which can be found for use in such a film this many years later.

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Quotes

Carlton Stanton: Ah right.. priorities. I don't know how you do it; wife, kids... hamster.

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Crazy Credits

Interviews with veterans and others involved during end credits.

User Reviews

Compelling story re tragedy of war and of heroes

Politicians start the wars and our children die in them. A movie about values, bravery, tragedy and a man struggling to do the right thing. No "buzz" about this movies but certainly worth every minute n tear.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 January 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Last Full Measure

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,058,019, 26 January 2020

Gross USA:

$2,949,212

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,364,426

Company Credits

Production Co:

Foresight Unlimited, Provocator, SSS Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1