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Thanks of a Grateful Nation
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Thanks of a Grateful Nation

1998-05-31 · 204 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · TV Movie

An examination of the aftermath of Desert Storm and how servicemen and women were affected by it medically.

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Directors
Rod Holcomb
Production companies
Adelson Entertainment, Tracey Alexander Productions, NBC
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ted DansonTed DansonJim Tuite
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason LeighTeri Small
Brian DennehyBrian DennehySen. Donald Riegle
Marg HelgenbergerMarg HelgenbergerJerrilynn Folz
Steven WeberSteven WeberJared Gallimore
Matt KeeslarMatt KeeslarChris Small
Robin GammellRobin GammellClark Nugent
Sabrina GrdevichSabrina GrdevichSandra
C. David JohnsonC. David JohnsonSteve Robertson
Cynthia DaleCynthia DaleLisa Tuite
Amy CarlsonAmy CarlsonTammy Boyer
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshSen. Shelby
Booth SavageBooth SavageGary Wall
Bruce GrayBruce GraySen. Rockefeller
Michael RhoadesMichael RhoadesSgt. George Grass
Jonathan WhittakerJonathan WhittakerRep. Steve Buyer
Hrant AlianakHrant AlianakDr. Sid Beria
Liisa Repo-MartellLiisa Repo-MartellKristie Schuermann
Steve MousseauSteve MousseauSterling Sims
Susan CoyneSusan CoyneAmmie West

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