Faith of My Fathers
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- Genre: Movies • Biography • Drama • War
- Country: United States
- Premier: 30 May 2005 (USA)
- Director:Peter Markle
- WriterPeter Markle, William Bingham, John McCain
- Stars:Shawn Hatosy, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Joe Chrest, Chi Muoi Lo, Troy Ruptash, Shea Whigham
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Original Title:
Faith of My Fathers
Tagline: John McCain's father gave him the courage to be a soldier. Five years as a POW gave him the courage to be a hero.
Storyline
John McCain is a poor student, except at wrestling, but toughs it out in Annapolis at the US Naval Academy with the goal of becomg a career naval officer like his father and grandfather, who were both admirals. Love at first sight leads to a marriage and children with Carole. During the Vietnam War, he's shot down and captured by the Vietcong, who torture American POWs. He resists years of torture and misery, only breaking once due to his busted limbs, and eventually returning home after five and one half years in captivity.
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