Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995) (TV)

Director:

Jeff Bleckner

Writer (WGA):

Alison Cross (written by)

Release Date:

6 February 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

There is no greater right than the freedom to love.

Plot:

The true story of a decorated officer's legal challenge to her involuntary discharge when she admitted she was homosexual.

Plot Keywords:

Military | Women Soldiers | Father Daughter Relationship | Homophobia | Gay Rights

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Glenn Close	...	Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer
Judy Davis	...	Diane
Jan Rubes	...	Far
Wendy Makkena	...	Mary Newcombe
Susan Barnes	...	Capt. Kern
William Converse-Roberts
Colleen Flynn
William Allen Young
Kevin McNulty
Vic Polizos	...	Jim
Eric Dane	...	Matt
Molly Parker	...	Lynette
Trevor St. John	...	David
Ryan Reynolds	...	Andy
Lance Robinson	...	Tom
Lorena Gale	...	Sergeant Wilson
Julian Christopher	...	Colonel Ebb
Christine Willes	...	Colonel Angela Webber
Gillian Barber	...	Colonel Koufalis
Jim Byrnes	...	Vet
Nicola Cavendish	...	Susan
Marie Stillin	...	Anne
Gary Chalk	...	Lt. Col. Douglas Hart (as Garry Chalk)
Tamsin Kelsey	...	Chris
Lillian Carlson	...	Woman in Parking Lot
Tom Heaton	...	Man in Parking Lot
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Richard C. Burton	...	Private (uncredited)

Directed by
Jeff Bleckner

Writing credits (WGA)
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

Original Music by
David Shire

Cinematography by
Glen MacPherson		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Geoffrey Rowland

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	....	sound re-recording mixer
Jacob Goldstein	....	sound mixer
Greg Orloff	....	sound re-recording mixer
John Sisti	....	sound supervisor
R. Russell Smith	....	sound 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 'Joe' 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

Editorial Department
Kimberley Bennett	....	assistant film editor (as Kim Bennett)
Julie Feiner	....	assistant film editor

Music Department
Lori Slomka	....	music editor

Transportation Department
Rodney Beech	....	transportation captain (as Rod Beech)
Rob Vreugde	....	transportation coordinator

Other crew
Margarethe Cammermeyer	....	production consultant (as Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer)
Stefani Christensen	....	military consultant
Lori Dorn	....	assistant: Glenn Close
Vincent Filippone	....	assistant: Mr. Zadan and Mr. Meron
Lara P. Fox	....	script supervisor (as Lara Fox)
Kirk Johns	....	location manager
Wendy Lewis	....	production coordinator
Susan Montgomery	....	production accountant

Production Companies

• Barwood Films
• Storyline Productions
• TriStar Television (as Tristar Television)
• Trillium Productions

Distributors

• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1995) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (USA) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Sony Pictures Studio Sound Department  sound (as Sony Pictures Studio, Culver City, California)
• Tristar Television  author: Berne Convention

Also Known As:

Serving in Silence (USA) (short title)
Serving in Silence: The Colonel Grethe Cammermeyer Story (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Barwood Films

Trivia:

Colonel Cammermeyer's son Andy, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the movie, was killed in a snowmobiling accident in Washington State on March 02, 2007.

Goofs:

Continuity: Diane picks up a light blue shirt to fold. The shot changes and she's folding a bark blue shirt, then picks up the light blue shirt again.

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.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Silent No More: Behind the Scenes of 'Serving in Silence' (2006) (V)

A true-life story about an inspiring lady. A 'Must See.'

Yes, we have heard of Dr. Cammermeyer in Australia! She is an inspiring lady and this television movie is a fascinating insight, despite lacking in much of the detail, into her struggle with archaic laws and red tape.

We also get just a glimpse into Dr. Cammermeyer's personal and family life, as well as an opportunity to learn something of the true nature of homosexuality and the life of the homosexual.

This movie is a MUST SEE for everyone, whatever your views might be on this subject. You won't get a hard-sell on the so-called 'gay lifestyle,' but you will gain a greater understanding of the personal side of this issue ... and a greater appreciation for a lady of conscience who couldn't help but pursue truth.

As for the actors, Glenn Close does a fine job and is convincing in the title role. And I always enjoy watching my fellow Aussie, Judy Davis.

Get the video for your next gathering of Homophobics Anonymous.