Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995)
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- 1h 31min
- Biography, Drama
- 06 Feb 1995 (USA)
- TV Movie
The true story of a decorated officer's legal challenge to her involuntary discharge when she admitted she was homosexual.
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Awards:
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations.
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| Glenn Close | ... |
Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer
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| Judy Davis | ... |
Diane
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| Jan Rubes | ... |
Far
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| Wendy Makkena | ... |
Mary Newcombe
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Susan Barnes | ... |
Capt. Kern
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| Colleen Flynn |
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| William Allen Young | ... |
Clark
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| Kevin McNulty | ... |
Colonel W. Finn
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| Vic Polizos | ... |
Jim
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| Eric Dane | ... |
Matt
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| Molly Parker | ... |
Lynette
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| Trevor St. John | ... |
David
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| Ryan Reynolds | ... |
Andy
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Lance Robinson | ... |
Tom
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| Lorena Gale | ... |
Sgt. Wilson
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| Julian Christopher | ... |
Col. Ebb
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| Christine Willes | ... |
Col. Angela Webber
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| Gillian Barber | ... |
Col. Koufalis
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| Jim Byrnes | ... |
Vet
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| Nicola Cavendish | ... |
Susan
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| Marie Stillin | ... |
Anne
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| Garry Chalk | ... |
Lt. Col. Douglas Hart
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| Tamsin Kelsey | ... |
Chris
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| Lillian Carlson | ... |
Woman in Parking Lot
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| Tom Heaton | ... |
Man in Parking Lot
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| Richard C. Burton | ... |
Private (uncredited)
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| Lesley Ewen | ... |
Actor (uncredited)
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| Rob Fournier | ... |
Drill Instructor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jeff Bleckner | ||
Written by
| Alison Cross | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Glenn Close | ... | executive producer |
| Cis Corman | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Heus | ... | producer |
| Neil Meron | ... | executive producer |
| Barbra Streisand | ... | executive producer |
| Craig Zadan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Shire | ||
Cinematography by
| Glen MacPherson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Geoffrey Rowland | ||
Editorial Department
| Kimberley Bennett | ... | assistant film editor (as Kim Bennett) |
| Julie Feiner | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Valorie Massalas | ||
Production Design by
| Ian D. Thomas | ... | (as Ian Thomas) |
Art Direction by
| Douglasann Menchions | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lesley Beale | ||
Costume Design by
| Tish Monaghan | ||
Makeup Department
| Ian C. Ballard | ... | hair stylist |
| Victoria Down | ... | makeup artist |
| David Forrest | ... | makeup artist: Glenn Close |
| Michael Kriston | ... | hair stylist: Glenn Close |
Production Management
| Warren Carr | ... | unit production manager |
| Bonnie Stern | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Derek Hurst | ... | third assistant director |
| Richard Peter Schroer | ... | first assistant director |
| Karen Sowiak | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Marlene Bergman | ... | graphics |
| Clare Davis | ... | construction coordinator |
| Bryan Korenberg | ... | prop master |
| Frank Haddad | ... | head greensman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Anthony D'Amico | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jacob Goldstein | ... | sound mixer |
| Greg Orloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Sisti | ... | sound supervisor |
| R. Russell Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lawrence L. Commans | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jak Osmond | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Julian Chojnacki | ... | camera operator |
| Stephen Jackson | ... | gaffer (as Steve Jackson) |
| Christina Kasperczyk | ... | second assistant camera (as Christine Kasperczyk) |
| Robert Stecko | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Zulinski | ... | key grip |
| Michael Derbas | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Herb DeWaal | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Burton Kuchera | ... | best boy electric (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Michelle Allen | ... | casting: Canada |
| Sandra Couldwell | ... | extras casting |
| Allison Gordon-Kohler | ... | casting associate: USA |
| Valorie Massalas | ... | casting: USA |
| Jennifer Wilson | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sue Gandy | ... | assistant costume designer: Glenn Close |
| Jennifer Grossman | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Ann Roth | ... | costumes: Glenn Close |
Location Management
| Kirk Johns | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Lori Slomka | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lara Fox | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Rodney Beech | ... | transportation captain (as Rod Beech) |
| Dave Miller | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Rob Vreugde | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Margarethe Cammermeyer | ... | production consultant (as Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer) |
| Stefani Christensen | ... | military consultant |
| Lori Dorn | ... | assistant: Glenn Close |
| Vince Filippone | ... | assistant: Mr. Zadan and Mr. Meron (as Vincent Filippone) |
| Wendy Lewis | ... | production coordinator |
| Susan Montgomery | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1995) (United States) (tv)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1996) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Sony Pictures Studios (sound)
- Tristar Television (author: Berne Convention)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer has served in the army for over twenty years. She's just fallen in love with an artist she's met, she's going for a PhD, and has a job at the VA hospital, as well as in the reserves. She decides to upgrade her security rating, with an eye toward promotion, and during the interview, she tells the investigator that she is a lesbian. The army begins proceedings to discharge her. And with the support of her family, her lover, (and LAMBDA), she decides to fight for her right to serve. Written by Kathy Li |
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| Taglines | There is no greater right than the freedom to love. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Col. Cammermeyer's son Andy, played by Ryan Reynolds in the movie, was killed in a snowmobiling accident in Washington State on March 02, 2007. See more » |
| Goofs | When Greta is on the way to pick her boys up, the rear view mirror is visible on the windscreen. During the car ride, it has disappeared, then when they pull up to the house, it is back on the windscreen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995). See more » |
| Quotes |
Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer:
People ask, "Who are you?" We are their daughters, their sisters, their sons, their nurses, their mechanics, their athletes, their police. We're your doctors, your fathers, your politicians, your solidiers, your mothers, your friends. We live with you, we care for you, protect you, teach you, love you and need you. All we ask is that you let us. See more » |