American Hero Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 18, 2017

American Hero

To Be Announced (TBA)

Story of U.S. Captain Hugh Thompson, who saved lives amid the My Lai massacre.

Director: Alex Gibney

Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten

N/A Drama N/A

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Production is scheduled to begin next year.

September 18, 2017

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The true story of U.S. Army Captain Hugh Thompson, who defied orders and saved a number of civilian lives during the Vietnam War’s infamous My Lai massacre.

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Will you see American Hero?

80% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

20% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in American Hero – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making American Hero – Crew List

A look at American Hero behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alex Gibney last helmed In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon and Totally Under Control. The film's writer Anthony McCarten last penned I Wanna Dance With Somebody and The Two Popes.

Director: Alex Gibney
Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten
Producers: Will Clarke
Paul Higgins
Peter Saraf
Marc Turtletaub

Studios: —
Production Company: Big Beach
Big Beach

Production – What we know about the American Hero

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2017

Development

Changed American Hero movie production status. Production is scheduled to begin next year.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

American Hero Trailers and Clips

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American Hero Release Date: When is the film coming out?

American Hero is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9704 9,704 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Soulm8te and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

The estimated home release date for American Hero is currently being determined. Stay tuned!