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The true story of Peg (Carol Burnett, The Four Seasons) and Gene Mullen (Ned Beatty, Deliverance) who pursue the truth over their son's death in Vietnam. After their son is killed in Vietnam the couple's on-going enquiries eventually establish he was killed by artillery fire from friendly forces. This beautifully orchestrated, harrowing story, assembled with uncommon sensitivity, is one of the most dramatic works ever made about the Vietnam War. Directed by David Greene (Hard Country) and based on the novel by C.D.B. Bryan (So Much Unfairness of Things) The wonderful cast includes Sam Waterston (The Killing Fields), Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People) and David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman). Winner of 4 Emmy Awards including Best Director and nominated for 3 more including Best Actor and Best Actress. 1980 Peabody Award Winner and DGA nominee foe Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Specials or Movies Made for TV.
Original Release
04/22/1979
US Release
04/22/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Carol Burnett | Peg Mullen |
| Ned Beatty | Gene Mullen |
| Dennis Erdman | Michael E. Mullen |
| Sherry Hursey | Patricia Mullen |
| Timothy Hutton | John Mullen |
| Fanny Spiess | Mary Mullen |
| Steve Bonino | Cactus |
| Henry Brown | |
| Cosie Costa | |
| Hilly Hicks | Willis Huddleston |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Carol Burnett | Peg Mullen |
| Ned Beatty | Gene Mullen |
| Dennis Erdman | Michael E. Mullen |
| Sherry Hursey | Patricia Mullen |
| Timothy Hutton | John Mullen |
| Fanny Spiess | Mary Mullen |
| Steve Bonino | Cactus |
| Henry Brown | |
| Cosie Costa | |
| Hilly Hicks | Willis Huddleston |
| John Hillner | |
| Kevin Hooks | Polk |
| David Keith | Leroy Hamilton |
| Mark Montgomery | |
| Dan Shor | Prince |
| Mark L. Taylor | Capt. Bannock |
| Bernard Behrens | Dietrich |
| Jorge Cervera Jr. | |
| Woody Eney | |
| William Jordan | Col. Byron Schindler |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Martin Starger | Executive Producer |
| Fay Kanin | Producer |
| Philip Barry Jr. | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing | Won |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special | Won |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
