A bright shining lie / HBO pictures presents a Bleecker Street Films production ; a film by Terry George ; director of photography, Jack Conroy ; producer, Greg Ricketson ; executive producer, Lois Bonfiglio ; screenplay by Terry George ; directed by Terry George.

The story of LTC John Paul Vann (Paxton) and his work as a military and civilian advisor in Vietnam over a ten year period (1962-72) until his death in an accidental helicopter crash. As a military advisor, Vann attempted to fight corruption in the Vietnamese army, recognizing the need to build trus...

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Corporate Authors:	HBO Pictures Bleecker Street Films (Firm) HBO Video (Firm)
Other Authors:	George, Terry Conroy, Jack Ricketson, Greg Bonfiglio, Lois Paxton, Bill Madigan, Amy Wu, Vivian, 1966- Logue, Donal, 1966- Rebhorn, James, 1948-2014 Smith, Kurtwood, 1943- Mau, Les J. N., 1954- Lauter, Ed, 1938-2013 Presnell, Harve Dangers, Xuyen Thi Lim, Kay Tong Warshofsky, David Burke, Robert (Robert John) Lafayette, John Libertini, Richard Bogosian, Eric Chang, Gary
Language:	English Spanish French
Language of the Original:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	In English or Spanish dialogue with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish; closed-captioned.
Published:	[New York] : HBO Home Video, [1998], ©1998.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	Vann, John Paul > Drama. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Drama. Soldiers > United States > Drama. United States. > Army > Officers > Drama. Biographical films. War films. Feature films. Drama. Vann, John Paul. United States. > Army. 1961 - 1975 Armed Forces > Officers. Soldiers. United States.
Genre:	Drama. Biographical films. War films. Feature films.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD