The Tillman Story(2010)
“A mystery. A cover-up. A crime. One family will risk everything for the truth.”
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 tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.
Director
Amir Bar-Lev
Studio
Diamond Docs
Cast
Josh Brolin
as Narrator (voice)
Mary Tillman
as Self - Pat's Mother
Russell Baer
as Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Pat Tillman Sr.
as Self - Pat's Father
Philip Kensinger
as Self - U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Stan Goff
as Self - Retired Soldier
Jason Parsons
as Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Bryan O'Neal
as Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion
Marie Tillman
as Self - Pat's Wife
Richard Tillman
as Self - Pat's Youngest Brother
Syd Melbourne
as Self - Neighbor (uncredited)
Peggy Melbourne
as Self - Neighbor (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Diamond Docs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tillman Story?▼
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What is The Tillman Story about?▼
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.
Who directed The Tillman Story?▼
The Tillman Story was directed by Amir Bar-Lev and released in 2010. It is a documentary film.
How long is The Tillman Story?▼
The Tillman Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Tillman Story?▼
The cast of The Tillman Story includes Josh Brolin as Narrator (voice), Mary Tillman as Self - Pat's Mother, Russell Baer as Self - 2/75 Ranger Battalion, Pat Tillman Sr. as Self - Pat's Father, Philip Kensinger as Self - U.S. Army Special Operations Command and more.
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