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Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995): Cast

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Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story is a 1995 drama directed by Jeff Bleckner, starring Glenn Close as Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, Judy Davis and Ryan Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Jeff Bleckner
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story About?

The premise of Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story without spoilers.

After more than twenty years of service, including a Vietnam tour, Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer (Glenn Close) faces an unexpected battle: she becomes the highest‑ranking officer ever discharged for being a lesbian. With partner Diane (Judy Davis) by her side, she fights the Army’s policy, risking her career, privacy and family love.

Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story Cast & Characters

Glenn Close leads the cast as Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, with Judy Davis as Diane and Ryan Reynolds as Andy. Directed by Jeff Bleckner; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jeff Bleckner

More films directed by Jeff Bleckner: Away and Back, Remember Sunday, Loving Leah and The Russell Girl.

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Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story?

Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story released?

Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story was released on January 23, 1995.

Who directed Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story?

Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story was directed by Jeff Bleckner.

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Who is in the cast of Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story?

Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story stars Glenn Close as Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, Judy Davis as Diane and Ryan Reynolds as Andy, among 26 credited actors.

Does Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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