A Rumor of War
Series Overview
Miniseries based on the 1977 autobiography by Philip Caputo about his service in the United States Marine Corps in the early years of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
190 min per episode
1980 – 1980
Premiered: Wed, Sep 24, 1980
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Rumor Of War Part 2 1980 CBS Special Movie Presentation Intro
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-18
Cast & Creators
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Brad Davis
Philip "Phil" Caputo
Keith Carradine
Lt. Murph McCoy
Michael O'Keefe
Lt. Walter Cohen
Richard Bradford
Gen. Merle Rupert
Brian Dennehy
Sgt. Ned Coleman
John Friedrich
Cpl. Pascarella
Perry Lang
Woodward
Christopher Mitchum
Capt. Peterson
Steve Forrest
Col. Atherton
Stacy Keach
Maj. Ball
Dan Shor
Manhole
Lane Smith
Sgt. Willliam Holgren
Nicholas Woodeson
Cpl. Kazmarak
Gail Youngs
Carol
Phillip R. Allen
Col. Perry
Michael Cavanaugh
Capt. Lake
Bobby Ellerbee
Cpl. Mackey
David Elliott
Sullivan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron
Phil Caputo, John Sacret Young
Charles Gross
Jorge Stahl Jr., Stevan Larner
Scott C. Eyler, Michael Eliot, Thomas Fries
Richard Berg, Charles W. Fries, David Manson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Director of Photography
Scott C. Eyler
Editor
Michael Eliot
Editor
David Manson
Producer
Thomas Fries
Editor
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Rumor of War
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What is A Rumor of War about?
Miniseries based on the 1977 autobiography by Philip Caputo about his service in the United States Marine Corps in the early years of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
How many seasons does A Rumor of War have?
A Rumor of War comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Rumor of War?
Key cast members in A Rumor of War include Brad Davis, Keith Carradine, Michael O'Keefe, Richard Bradford, Brian Dennehy.
Who created or directed A Rumor of War?
A Rumor of War was developed and directed by Richard T. Heffron.