In Love and War
“A P.O.W.'s fight for survival. An enemy that will do anything to break him. ...Only one will triumph!”
Synopsis
This movie is an account of US Navy Commander James Stockdale's 8 year imprisonment in North Vietnam. During his confinement in such camps as the infamous "Hanoi Hilton", Stockdale, among other senior officers, led a resistance group against the North Vietnamese, facing torture, isolation, and starvation in attempts to break their wills. Back in the US, Stockdale's wife, Sybil, begins working with other POW wives to try to get information on their husbands and to inform the world on their treatment.
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Top Cast
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Jane Alexander
Sybil Stockdale
James Woods
James B. Stockdale
Concetta Tomei
Doyen Salsig
Stephen Dorff
Stan Age 9
Haing S. Ngor
Major Bui
James Pax
Rabbit
Lillian Lehman
News Anchorwoman
Leo Geter
Mike Haggerty
Raymond Ma
Pig Eye
John Posey
Pasquarelli
Christian Jacobs
Jimmy Age 14
Christian Hoff
Sid Age 18
Dave Alan Johnson
Jimmy Age 22
James Lashly
Chaplain
Jon Cedar
Bud Salsig
Richard McKenzie
Boroughs
Steven Vincent Leigh
Big Ugh
George Milan
Averill Harriman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Aaron
- Screenplay & Story
- Sybil Stockdale, Jim Stockdale, Carol Schreder
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- In Love and War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Aaron
Sybil Stockdale, Jim Stockdale, Carol Schreder
Charles Gross
Skip Schoolnik
Steve Tisch, Carol Schreder, Jon Avnet
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Aaron
Director
Sybil Stockdale
Writer
Jim Stockdale
Writer
Skip Schoolnik
Editor
Carol Schreder
Producer
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Carol Schreder
Writer
Deborah Kramer
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Love and War
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What is In Love and War about?
This movie is an account of US Navy Commander James Stockdale's 8 year imprisonment in North Vietnam. During his confinement in such camps as the infamous "Hanoi Hilton", Stockdale, among other senior officers, led a resistance group against the North Vietnamese, facing torture, isolation, and starvation in attempts to break their wills. Back in the US, Stockdale's wife, Sybil, begins working with other POW wives to try to get information on their husbands and to inform the world on their treatment.
Who directed In Love and War?
In Love and War was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in In Love and War?
The principal cast of In Love and War includes Jane Alexander, James Woods, Concetta Tomei, Stephen Dorff, Haing S. Ngor.
When was In Love and War released and how long is it?
In Love and War was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for In Love and War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Love and War was composed by Charles Gross.