The Tillman Story
“A mystery. A cover-up. A crime. One family will risk everything for the truth.”
Synopsis
Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Tillman Story Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-19
Top Cast
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Josh Brolin
Narrator (voice)
Mary Tillman
Self - Pat's Mother
Russell Baer
Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Pat Tillman Sr.
Self - Pat's Father
Philip Kensinger
Self - U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Stan Goff
Self - Retired Soldier
Jason Parsons
Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Bryan O'Neal
Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Marie Tillman
Self - Pat's Wife
Richard Tillman
Self - Pat's Youngest Brother
Syd Melbourne
Self - Neighbor (uncredited)
Peggy Melbourne
Self - Neighbor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amir Bar-Lev
- Screenplay & Story
- Amir Bar-Lev, Mark Monroe, Joe Bini
- Original Score
- Philip Sheppard
- Original Title
- The Tillman Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Diamond Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amir Bar-Lev
Amir Bar-Lev, Mark Monroe, Joe Bini
Philip Sheppard
Igor Martinović, Sean Kirby
Gabriel Rhodes, Joe Bini, Joshua Altman
John Battsek, Robert DeBitetto, Molly Thompson, Andrew Ruhemann, Michael Davies
Department Leadership Roster
John Battsek
Producer
Amir Bar-Lev
Director
Amir Bar-Lev
Writer
Mark Monroe
Writer
Gabriel Rhodes
Editor
Igor Martinović
Director of Photography
Joe Bini
Editor
Sean Kirby
Director of Photography
Joshua Altman
Editor
Philip Sheppard
Original Music Composer
Joe Bini
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tillman Story
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What is The Tillman Story about?
Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.
Who directed The Tillman Story?
The Tillman Story was directed by Amir Bar-Lev.
Who stars in The Tillman Story?
The principal cast of The Tillman Story includes Josh Brolin, Mary Tillman, Russell Baer, Pat Tillman Sr., Philip Kensinger.
When was The Tillman Story released and how long is it?
The Tillman Story was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tillman Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tillman Story was composed by Philip Sheppard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tillman Story?
The Tillman Story holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).