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The Forgotten Man
The Forgotten Man

The Forgotten Man

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A Marine officer reported as killed in Vietnam, but who was actually a POW, returns home. Instead of being welcomed home, however, he discovers that his father has died, his wife has remarried, his daughter has been adopted, his business has been sold, and his life has completely changed.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

73 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

14 September 1971

Country

United States of America

Cast

Dennis Weaver

Dennis Weaver

Lt. Joe Hardy

Lois Nettleton

Lois Nettleton

Anne Wilson

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Marie Hardy Forrest

Andrew Duggan

Andrew Duggan

William Forrest

Percy Rodriguez

Percy Rodriguez

Capt. Jackson

Pamelyn Ferdin

Pamelyn Ferdin

Sharon Hardy

Robert Doyle

Robert Doyle

Maj. Everett

James Hong

James Hong

Maj. Thon

Frank Maxwell

Frank Maxwell

Col. Thompson

Carl Reindel

Carl Reindel

Lt. Diamonte

John S. Ragin

John S. Ragin

Maj. Parkman

Vernon Weddle

Vernon Weddle

Surgeon

Duncan Inches

Duncan Inches

Motel Owner

Ken Freehill

Ken Freehill

Airport Man (uncredited)

Bob Harks

Bob Harks

Interne (uncredited)

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