"The Last Full Measure" is a war drama written and directed by
Todd Robinson (
"White Squall" scribe). The film tells the true story of William H. Pitsenbarger (played by
Jeremy Irvine), a United States Air Force Pararescueman who flew rescue missions during the Vietnam War to aid downed soldiers and pilots, and he personally saved over sixty men in the Battle of Xa Cam, before making the ultimate sacrifice in the bloodiest battle of the war.
Thirty-two years later, respected Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman (
Sebastian Stan) is tasked with investigating a Congressional Medal of Honor request for Pitsenbarger made by his best friend and PJ partner on the mission (
William Hurt) and his parents (
Christopher Plummer & Diane Ladd).
The cast also includes
Ed Harris, Samuel L. Jackson, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael Imperioli, Amy Madigan, Linus Roache, Alison Sudol, John Savage, Dale Dye and
Peter Fonda.
"The Last Full Measure" opened in limited release on January 24, 2020.
Find out more about the movie after the jump.
