

Four sons at war, one uncle's stories holding the family together. Pass the tissues.
An uncle's (Jack Warden) memories give strength to a New England family with four sons fighting in World War II.
Acting
Jack Warden's storytelling carries the entire emotional weight.
Writing
TV movie that punches way above its budget class.

Director
Buzz Kulik
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Vietnam's final years, this WWII nostalgia piece helped Americans process a newer, messier war through safer historical distance.
Robby Benson was 18 playing the youngest brother; he'd become the era's teen heartthrob within two years.