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A Bright Shining Lie

A Bright Shining Lie

Description: John Paul Vann (Bill Paxton) is sent to Vietnam in 1962 as a military adviser and quickly learns that several South Vietnamese battalions are forging low casualty numbers and successful battle records. Vann, along with journalist Steven Burnett (Donal Logue), tries to take the matter public and in the process destroys his career and reputation. His private life also takes a hit when his wife (Amy Madigan) learns of his numerous affairs, including one with a Vietnamese teacher (Vivian Wu).
Genre: War, Drama
Year Released: 1998
Initial Release: May 30, 1998
Director: Terry George
Production Locations: Lopburi, Thailand; Cirebon, Central Java, Indonesia
Network: HBO
Nominations: Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, MORE
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