The Wall
“There are 58,183 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The lives they touched tell their stories.”
Synopsis
The story of three items left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: a pencil holder, a sheriff's badge, and an electric guitar. Each item connects the living with the dead and are left as either memorials or to heal the wounds of war.
Top Cast
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Edward James Olmos
Col. Holst (segment "The Pencil Holder")
Richard Chevolleau
Timothy Mullen (segment "The Pencil Holder")
Dean McDermott
Capt. Allen (segment "The Pencil Holder")
Trevor Blumas
Ben Holst (segment "The Pencil Holder")
Savion Glover
Bracey Mitchell (segment "The Badge")
Ruby Dee
Mrs. Mitchell (segment "The Badge")
Martin Roach
Calvin (segment "The Badge")
Linette Doherty
Denise (segment "The Badge")
Darlene Cooke
Ada (segment "The Badge")
Rudy Webb
Louis (segment "The Badge")
Karen Robinson
Liz (segment "The Badge")
Matt Birman
Cruz (segment "The Badge")
Frank Whaley
Bishop (segment "The Player")
Michael DeLorenzo
Luis (segment "The Player")
Ron White
Broadaxe (segment "The Player")
Matthew Ferguson
Buelton (segment "The Player")
Trent McMullen
Menke (segment "The Player")
Sergio Di Zio
Olivera (segment "The Player")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Fuller, Patrick Sheane Duncan, Scott Abbott
- Original Score
- Larry Brown
- Original Title
- The Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Charles Fuller, Patrick Sheane Duncan, Scott Abbott
Larry Brown
Donald M. Morgan
Paul Seydor
Liza Leeds, Edgar J. Scherick, Lynn Raynor
Department Leadership Roster
Liza Leeds
Producer
Charles Fuller
Writer
Jeff Ginn
Production Design
Patrick Sheane Duncan
Writer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Paul Seydor
Editor
Scott Abbott
Writer
Resa McConaghy
Costume Design
Joseph Sargent
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wall about?
The story of three items left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: a pencil holder, a sheriff's badge, and an electric guitar. Each item connects the living with the dead and are left as either memorials or to heal the wounds of war.
Who directed The Wall?
The Wall was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in The Wall?
The principal cast of The Wall includes Edward James Olmos, Richard Chevolleau, Dean McDermott, Trevor Blumas, Savion Glover.
When was The Wall released and how long is it?
The Wall was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wall was composed by Larry Brown.