Overview

The story of James Thornwell, whose accusation that the U.S. Army used mind control drugs on him to force him to confess to stealing secret documents while stationed in Orleans, France, in 1961, led Congress to award him $625,000 in damages nearly 20 years later.

Cast

Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia, Craig Wasson, Howard Rollins, Michael Alldredge, Todd Susman, Nicholas Kepros, Julius Harris

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What is "Thornwell" about?

The story of James Thornwell, whose accusation that the U.S. Army used mind control drugs on him to force him to confess to stealing secret documents while stationed in Orleans, France, in 1961, led Congress to award him $625,000 in damages nearly 20 years later.

When was "Thornwell" released?

Thornwell was released in 1981.

Who stars in "Thornwell"?

The cast includes Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia, Craig Wasson, Howard Rollins.

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