Faith of My Fathers (2005): Cast & Plot
Faith of My Fathers is a 2005 war drama directed by Peter Markle, starring Scott Glenn as Jack McCain, Shawn Hatosy and Erin Cottrell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Faith of My Fathers About?
The premise of Faith of My Fathers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on Lieutenant Commander John McCain’s own account, the film recounts his harrowing five‑and‑a‑half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, weaving those experiences with vivid memories of his childhood in a family steeped in military service and tradition.
Faith of My Fathers Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- maryland
- vietnam
- vietnam war
- torture
- john mccain
- u.s. naval academy
- based on memoir
- based on autobiography
- father son relationship
- loyalty
- abuse
- jail
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- embarrassment
- punishment
- push ups
- dancing
- prison
- prisoner of war
- pilot
- flashback
- annapolis maryland
- 1970s
- 1960s
- 1950s
- based on true story
Faith of My Fathers Cast & Characters
Scott Glenn leads the cast as Jack McCain, with Shawn Hatosy as John McCain and Erin Cottrell as Carol McCain. Directed by Peter Markle; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Markle
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Scott Glenn as Jack McCain -
Shawn Hatosy as John McCain - Erin Cottrell as Carol McCain
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Shea Whigham as Norris Overly
Also Starring in Faith of My Fathers
· 9 more- Joe Chrest Craner
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Cat
- Nick Gomez Becker
- Douglas M. Griffin Sailor
- Michael Arata Captain Hart
- Chi Muoi Lo Prick
- Jason Alan Smith Charles Larson
- Brian F. Durkin Henry Witt
- Troy Ruptash Bud Day
More from Peter Markle
More films directed by Peter Markle, best-rated first: Bat*21, Youngblood, Hot Dog... The Movie and Odds Are.
Faith of My Fathers Plot Summary
What happens in Faith of My Fathers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John McCain [Shawn Hatosy] flies his jet from a carrier on a bombing mission over Hanoi, North Vietnam. As a warning buzzer signals incoming missiles, McCain stays with the bomb drop, but is hit by a missile. He lands in the water and is pulled ashore by an angry mob, and taken prisoner. Asked to give information, he gives out the names of the Green Bay Packers rather than of his squadron.
In flashbacks, the film sketches a lineage of military service and family pride. A father figure explains how his submarine escaped destruction in World War II and reassures him not to sweat the grades, noting that both his father and grandfather “really fooled them” by rising to admiral despite doing poorly in school.
Full summary
The whole story of Faith of My Fathers, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Faith of My Fathers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the central real-life figure portrayed in the film?
Faith of My Fathers Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “John Mccain - Uma História Para Lembrar” and “אמונתו של אבי”.
- Also known as
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- John Mccain - Uma História Para Lembrar
- אמונתו של אבי
- Katonasors
- Вера моих отцов
- 将门虎子
- Codi d’honor
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Faith of My Fathers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Faith of My Fathers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Faith of My Fathers?
Faith of My Fathers runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Faith of My Fathers released?
Faith of My Fathers was released on May 30, 2005.
Who directed Faith of My Fathers?
Faith of My Fathers was directed by Peter Markle.
More films by Peter Markle Who is in the cast of Faith of My Fathers?
Faith of My Fathers stars Scott Glenn as Jack McCain, Shawn Hatosy as John McCain and Erin Cottrell as Carol McCain, among 13 credited actors.
Does Faith of My Fathers have a post-credit scene?
No. Faith of My Fathers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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