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Thornwell

January 28, 1981 1h 37m 6.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Thornwell is a drama/history film. directed by Harry Moses.

Starring Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia, and Craig Wasson

Synopsis

The story of James Thornwell, whose accusation that the U.S. Army used mind control drugs on him to force him to confess to stealing secret documents while stationed in Orleans, France, in 1961, led Congress to award him $625,000 in damages nearly 20 years later.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 28, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • MTM Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornwell about?

The story of James Thornwell, whose accusation that the U.S. Army used mind control drugs on him to force him to confess to stealing secret documents while stationed in Orleans, France, in 1961, le...

Who directed Thornwell?

Thornwell was directed by Harry Moses.

How long is Thornwell?

Thornwell has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Thornwell released?

Thornwell was released on January 28, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Thornwell?

The main cast of Thornwell includes Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia, Craig Wasson, Howard Rollins, Michael Alldredge.