Message from Nam
Synopsis
Journalism Major Paxton Andrews loses the man she loves in the Vietnam War. Always having followed the beat of a different drum, she decides to work out her grief by going to Vietnam and writing a column that will hopefully help those at home better understand the War.
Top Cast
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Jenny Robertson
Paxton Andrews
Ted Marcoux
Sgt. Anthony "Tony" Campobello
Nick Mancuso
Capt. Bill Quinn
Ed Flanders
Ed Wilson
Hope Lange
Marjorie Wilson
Steven Eckholdt
Peter Wilson
Christopher Allport
Ralph Johnson
Tracy Griffith
Gabrielle 'Gabby' Wilson
Vivian Wu
France Tran
Billy Dee Williams
Felix
Esther Rolle
Queenie / Elizabeth McQueen
Rue McClanahan
Beatrice Andrews
Nick Angotti
Col. Stovall
Gérard Bonn
Jean Pierre Biernet
Tony Pham
An Tran
Nicholas Guest
Mr. Tomlinson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Danielle Steel, Suzanne Clauser
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Message from Nam
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Danielle Steel, Suzanne Clauser
Billy Goldenberg
Chuck Arnold
James Galloway, Joe McJimsey
Douglas S. Cramer, Hugh Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Kathleen Detoro
Costume Design
James Galloway
Editor
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Suzanne Clauser
Writer
James J. Agazzi
Production Design
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Joe McJimsey
Editor
Hugh Benson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Message from Nam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Message from Nam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Message from Nam about?
Journalism Major Paxton Andrews loses the man she loves in the Vietnam War. Always having followed the beat of a different drum, she decides to work out her grief by going to Vietnam and writing a column that will hopefully help those at home better understand the War.
Who directed Message from Nam?
Message from Nam was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Message from Nam?
The principal cast of Message from Nam includes Jenny Robertson, Ted Marcoux, Nick Mancuso, Ed Flanders, Hope Lange.
When was Message from Nam released and how long is it?
Message from Nam was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Message from Nam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Message from Nam was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is Message from Nam based on a book or true story?
Message from Nam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Danielle Steel".