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A Bright Shining Lie

6.019981h 58mMovieDramaWarTV Movie

Something in his past keeps career Army man John Paul Vann from advancing past colonel. He views being sent to Vietnam as part of the US military advisory force a stepping stone to promotion. However, he disagrees vocally (and on the…

DirectorTerry George
WriterNeil Sheehan
ProducersLois Bonfiglio·Greg Ricketson

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 2 other countries

A Bright Shining Lie isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Terry George

BPBill Paxton
Bill Paxton
John Paul Vann
AMAmy Madigan
Amy Madigan
Mary Jane Vann
DLDonal Logue
Donal Logue
Steven Burnett
RBRobert John Burke
Robert John Burke
Frank Drummond
VWVivian Wu
Vivian Wu
Lee
ELEd Lauter
Ed Lauter
General Weyand
KSKurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith
General Westmoreland
EBEric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian
Doug Elders
JRJames Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Ambassador
LM
Les Mau
Colonel Dinh
TSTodd Sible
Todd Sible
Jesse Vann (19 years old)
HPHarve Presnell
Harve Presnell
MACV General

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A Bright Shining Lie — streaming FAQ

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Is A Bright Shining Lie on Netflix?

No, A Bright Shining Lie is not on Netflix in Philippines as of November 2026.

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