Synopsis
After a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel joins the Army and ships off to Vietnam. During his service, Richard loses nearly all of his hearing. Joining a new circle of friends, including a man with cerebral palsy and an alcoholic war veteran, Richard discovers his gift for motivational speaking and becomes an advocate for people with disabilities.
Cast
Ron Livingston
Richard Pimentel
Melissa George
Christine
Michael Sheen
Art Honeyman
Marion Ross
Grandma
Clint Jung
Richard's Dad
Ridge Canipe
Young Richard
Rebecca De Mornay
Richard's Mom
Janssen Van De Yacht
Toddler Richard
Leslie Nielsen
Bill Austin
Linda Burden-Williams
Bambi
Héctor Elizondo
Ben Padrow
Joel Bryant
Sergeant Taylor
John Livingston
Mr. Parks
Brett Donowho
McMahon
Dale Dye
General
Shelly Lipkin
Doctor
Clint Howard
Clerk
Yul Vazquez
Mike Stolz
Christopher D. Harder
Male Student
Natiya Guin
Girl #2
Gray Eubank
Reporter
Glen Baggerly
Radio DJ
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