The Forgotten (1989)

The Forgotten (1989) poster

Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.

Director: James Keach
Genre: Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: Vilko Filač
Editing: Jack Hofstra
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

vietnam war, vietnam, detention camp, u.s. soldier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Forgotten about?
Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.
Who directed The Forgotten?
The Forgotten was directed by James Keach.
Who stars in The Forgotten?
The Forgotten stars Keith Carradine, Steve Railsback, Pepe Serna, Richard Lawson, Don Keith Opper, Michael Champion.
How long is The Forgotten?
The Forgotten has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Forgotten?
The Forgotten is a Action, Thriller, TV Movie film.
Where was The Forgotten produced?
The Forgotten was produced in United States of America.