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The Tillman Story (2010)

"A mystery. A cover-up. A crime. One family will risk everything for the truth."

7.120101h 34mEN
Documentary

Directed by Amir Bar-Lev

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

August 22, 2010

Director

Amir Bar-Lev

Official Trailer

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Overview

Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda ...

Cast

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Narrator (voice)

Mary Tillman

Mary Tillman

Self - Pat's Mother

Russell Baer

Russell Baer

Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion

Pat Tillman Sr.

Pat Tillman Sr.

Self - Pat's Father

Philip Kensinger

Philip Kensinger

Self - U.S. Army Special Operations Command

Stan Goff

Stan Goff

Self - Retired Soldier

Jason Parsons

Jason Parsons

Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion

Bryan O'Neal

Bryan O'Neal

Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion

Marie Tillman

Marie Tillman

Self - Pat's Wife

Richard Tillman

Richard Tillman

Self - Pat's Youngest Brother

Syd Melbourne

Syd Melbourne

Self - Neighbor (uncredited)

Peggy Melbourne

Peggy Melbourne

Self - Neighbor (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Tillman Story (2010), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Tillman Story. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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