To Heal a Nation
Synopsis
The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However, with the help of his loving wife Becky, he begins to find a new life for himself, and a personal goal when he agrees to begin a determined campaign to raise funds for a veteran's memorial.
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Eric Roberts
Jan Scruggs
Glynnis O'Connor
Becky Scruggs
Marshall Colt
Jack Wheeler
Scott Paulin
Bob Doubek
Lee Purcell
Sandie
Brock Peters
Paul Turner
Gloria Carlin
Monica
Jordan Charney
Spreiregen
Tamlyn Tomita
Maya Ying Lin
Laurence Luckinbill
Senator Bob Mathias
Linden Chiles
Senator John Warner
Conrad Bachmann
H. Ross Perot
James F. Kelly
Webb
David Wells
James Watt
Stuart Nisbet
Phil Burton
Tom Everett
Thompson
Eloy Casados
Gary Hershberger
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Chetwynd, Jan Scruggs, Joel Swerdlow
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- To Heal a Nation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Von Zerneck-Samuels Productions, Lionel Chetwynd Productions, Orion Pictures Television, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pressman
Lionel Chetwynd, Jan Scruggs, Joel Swerdlow
Laurence Rosenthal
Dennis C. Lewiston
Gregory Prange, Millie Moore
Robert M. Sertner, Stu Samuels, Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Heidi Kaczenski
Costume Design
Gregory Prange
Editor
Robert M. Sertner
Producer
Michael Pressman
Director
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
Millie Moore
Editor
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer
Roy Alan Amaral
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Heal a Nation
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What is To Heal a Nation about?
The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However, with the help of his loving wife Becky, he begins to find a new life for himself, and a personal goal when he agrees to begin a determined campaign to raise funds for a veteran's memorial.
Who directed To Heal a Nation?
To Heal a Nation was directed by Michael Pressman.
Who stars in To Heal a Nation?
The principal cast of To Heal a Nation includes Eric Roberts, Glynnis O'Connor, Marshall Colt, Scott Paulin, Lee Purcell.
When was To Heal a Nation released and how long is it?
To Heal a Nation was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for To Heal a Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Heal a Nation was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is To Heal a Nation based on a book or true story?
To Heal a Nation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jan Scruggs", Novel: "Joel Swerdlow".