The Forgotten Man (1971)

MovieDrama, War, TV Movie1h 13m
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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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Dennis WeaverDennis WeaverLt. Joe HardyLois NettletonLois NettletonAnne WilsonAnne FrancisAnne FrancisMarie Hardy ForrestAndrew DugganAndrew DugganWilliam ForrestPercy RodriguezPercy RodriguezCapt. JacksonPamelyn FerdinPamelyn FerdinSharon Hardy
Robert Doyle
Robert DoyleMaj. EverettJames HongJames HongMaj. Thon

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