The Forgotten Man
Synopsis
A Marine officer reported as killed in Vietnam, but who was actually a POW, returns home. Instead of being welcomed home, however, he discovers that his father has died, his wife has remarried, his daughter has been adopted, his business has been sold, and his life has completely changed.
Top Cast
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Dennis Weaver
Lt. Joe Hardy
Lois Nettleton
Anne Wilson
Anne Francis
Marie Hardy Forrest
Andrew Duggan
William Forrest
Percy Rodriguez
Capt. Jackson
Pamelyn Ferdin
Sharon Hardy
Robert Doyle
Maj. Everett
James Hong
Maj. Thon
Frank Maxwell
Col. Thompson
Carl Reindel
Lt. Diamonte
John S. Ragin
Maj. Parkman
Vernon Weddle
Surgeon
Duncan Inches
Motel Owner
Ken Freehill
Airport Man (uncredited)
Bob Harks
Interne (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Fein, Mark Rodgers
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Forgotten Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Grauman
Bernard Fein, Mark Rodgers
Dave Grusin
Michel Hugo
Frank P. Keller
Philip Barry Jr., Walter Grauman
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Barry Jr.
Producer
Lambert Marks
Costume Design
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Walter Grauman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forgotten Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Forgotten Man about?
A Marine officer reported as killed in Vietnam, but who was actually a POW, returns home. Instead of being welcomed home, however, he discovers that his father has died, his wife has remarried, his daughter has been adopted, his business has been sold, and his life has completely changed.
Who directed The Forgotten Man?
The Forgotten Man was directed by Walter Grauman.
Who stars in The Forgotten Man?
The principal cast of The Forgotten Man includes Dennis Weaver, Lois Nettleton, Anne Francis, Andrew Duggan, Percy Rodriguez.
When was The Forgotten Man released and how long is it?
The Forgotten Man was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forgotten Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forgotten Man was composed by Dave Grusin.