Thanks of a Grateful Nation

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Thanks of a Grateful Nation
GenreDrama
Written by John Sacret Young
Directed by Rod Holcomb
Starring Ted Danson
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Brian Dennehy
Music byDavid Hamilton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Andrew Adelson
Tracey Alexander
John Sacret Young
ProducerLisa Niedenthal
Cinematography Paul Elliott
EditorChristopher Nelson
Running time180 minutes
Production companiesAdelson Entertainment
Tracey Alexander Productions
Original release
Network Showtime
ReleaseMay 31, 1998 (1998-05-31)

Thanks of a Grateful Nation is a 1998 original miniseries about the Gulf War. Directed by Rod Holcomb, it stars Ted Danson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Brian Dennehy. [1]

Contents

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
1998
Artios Awards Best Casting for TV Movie of the WeekLynn KresselNominated [2]
1999
Golden Reel Awards Best Sound Editing – Television Movies of the Week – Sound Effects & Foley Nominated
Best Sound Editing – Television Movies of the Week – Music Michael Baber and Dean HoveyNominated
Humanitas Prize PBS/Cable Television John Sacret Young Won [3]
Satellite Awards Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Nominated [4]
Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Jennifer Jason Leigh Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Brian Dennehy Nominated

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References

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  2. "1998 Artios Awards". Casting Society of America. November 4, 1998. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. "Past Winners & Nominees". Humanitas Prize . Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  4. "International Press Academy website – 1999 3rd Annual SATELLITE Awards". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on February 1, 2008.