Shenandoah

– Charlie Anderson, a farmer in Shenandoah, Virginia, finds himself and his family in the middle of th..

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Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1965
Shenandoah
Shenandoah (1965)

Charlie Anderson, a farmer in Shenandoah, Virginia, finds himself and his family in the middle of the Civil War he wants nothing to do with. When his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the North the Civil War is forced upon him.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

29 Jun 1965

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Shenandoah

Shenandoah
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Plot:

In Shenandoah, Virginia, widower farmer Charlie Anderson lives a peaceful life with his six sons - Jacob, James, Nathan, John, Henry and Boy, his daughter Jennie, and his daughter-in-law and James' wife Ann Anderson. Charlie does not let his sons join the army to fight in the Civil War that he does not consider their war. Jennie marries her beloved Lieutenant Sam, but they do not have a honeymoon since Sam has to return to the front. Charlie's youngest son Boy is mistakenly taken prisoner by soldiers from the North so Charlie rides with his sons to rescue Boy, while James and Ann stay on the farm. It is time of violence and war, and tragedy reaches the Anderson family.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 nominations.

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Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%

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