Thornwell (1981)
Thornwell is a 1981 drama movie directed by Harry Moses, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia and Craig Wasson.
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.
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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, led Congress to award him $625,000 in damages nearly 20 years later.
When was Thornwell released?
Thornwell was released on 28 January 1981.
How long is Thornwell?
Thornwell runs 1h 37m.
Who made Thornwell?
Thornwell was directed by Harry Moses.
Cast
- Glynn Turman as James Thornwell
- Vincent Gardenia as Traeger
- Craig Wasson as Capt. Busher
- Howard Rollins as Carson
- Michael Alldredge as Beecham
- Todd Susman as Ketchum
- Nicholas Kepros as The Man
- Julius Harris as Frisco
- Paul Lieber as Lt. Col. Roberts
- Edward Bell as Harvey Kletz / Narrator
- Debbi Morgan as Katherine
- Shirley Jo Finney as Lt. Stone