TV series
A Rumor of War
1980, English, on CBS.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 190 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 25 September 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Brad DavisPhilip "Phil" Caputo · 2 ep
- Keith CarradineLt. Murph McCoy · 2 ep
- Michael O'KeefeLt. Walter Cohen · 2 ep
- Richard BradfordGen. Merle Rupert · 2 ep
- Brian DennehySgt. Ned Coleman · 2 ep
- John FriedrichCpl. Pascarella · 2 ep
- Perry LangWoodward · 2 ep
- Christopher MitchumCapt. Peterson · 2 ep
- Steve ForrestCol. Atherton · 2 ep
- Stacy KeachMaj. Ball · 2 ep
- Dan ShorManhole · 2 ep
- Lane SmithSgt. Willliam Holgren · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 1980
- Last aired
- 25 September 1980
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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What A Rumor of War is based on
A Rumor of War is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Rumor of War has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 190 minutes each.
Is A Rumor of War finished?
Yes. A Rumor of War ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like A Rumor of War?
If you liked A Rumor of War, try The Sympathizer, War and Remembrance, Tour of Duty.
What is A Rumor of War based on?
A Rumor of War is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.