To Heal a Nation
1988, English. Directed by Michael Pressman.
The true story of Jan Scruggs, an embittered Vietnam veteran who returns from the war a broken man. However, with the help of his loving wife Becky, he begins to find a new life for himself, and a personal goal when he agrees to begin a determined campaign to raise funds for a veteran's memorial.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Michael PressmanDirector
- Eric RobertsJan Scruggs
- Glynnis O'ConnorBecky Scruggs
- Marshall ColtJack Wheeler
- Scott PaulinBob Doubek
- Lee PurcellSandie
- Brock PetersPaul Turner
- Gloria CarlinMonica
- Jordan CharneySpreiregen
- Tamlyn TomitaMaya Ying Lin
- Laurence LuckinbillSenator Bob Mathias
- Linden ChilesSenator John Warner
- Conrad BachmannH. Ross Perot
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lionel Chetwynd
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What To Heal a Nation is based on
To Heal a Nation is based on a true story.
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To Heal a Nation runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is To Heal a Nation on?
To Heal a Nation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 May 1988. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like To Heal a Nation?
If you liked To Heal a Nation, try Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight, Girl in the Box, A Bramble House Christmas.
Who directed To Heal a Nation?
To Heal a Nation (1988) was directed by Michael Pressman and stars Eric Roberts, Glynnis O'Connor, Marshall Colt.
What is To Heal a Nation based on?
To Heal a Nation is based on a true story.