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  2. Jan 14, 2020 · Yes. The true story behind The Last Full Measure confirms that Pits's father, Frank Pitsenbarger (portrayed by Christopher Plummer), was dying of cancer at the time his son posthumously received the Medal of Honor in December 2000. In researching the historical accuracy, we learned that Frank passed away roughly 14 months after accepting the ...

  3. Todd Robinson, who wrote and directed The Last Full Measure, has created a movie that, in Hollywood parlance, is “inspired by a true story.” What we get in this partly true and partly fictitious movie is both inspiring and deflating and both heartwarming and cloying.

  4. The Last Full Measure centers on the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman who personally saved over 60 men during the Vietnam War.

  5. Aug 1, 2022 · Yes, ‘The Last Full Measure’ is based on a true story, insofar as it recounts the acts of heroism of William H. Pitsenbarger. The man did lose his life in 1966 during the battle of Xa Cam My. Even the bit where he refuses to get on the chopper, choosing to assist the injured troops, is true.

  6. Apr 7, 2020 · It's a smart take on the story. We get to know Pitsenbarger through the flashbacks to his actions on that day and through the stories others tell about him three decades later.

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  7. Oct 2, 2020 · “The Last Full Measure tells the true story of Vietnam War hero William Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescue medic who saved nearly 60 men in the Army’s 1st Infantry Division before making the ultimate sacrifice in one of the bloodiest battles of the war.

  8. The Last Full Measure struggles to capture the incidents that inspired it, but ultimately prevails thanks to strong performances in service of a remarkable true story. Read Critics Reviews

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