Andersonville (1996)
Andersonville is a 1996 war movie directed by John Frankenheimer, with a running time of 2h 47m. It stars Jarrod Emick, Frederic Forrest and Ted Marcoux.
This lengthy docudrama records the harrowing conditions at the Confederacy's most notorious prisoner-of-war camp. The drama unfolds through the eyes of a company of Union soldiers captured at the Battle of Cold Harbor, VA, in June 1864, and shipped to the camp in southern Georgia. A private, Josiah Day, and his sergeant try to hold their company together in the face of squalid living conditions, inhumane punishments, and a gang of predatory fellow prisoners called the Raiders.
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What is Andersonville about?
This lengthy docudrama records the harrowing conditions at the Confederacy's most notorious prisoner-of-war camp. The drama unfolds through the eyes of a company of Union soldiers captured at the Battle of Cold Harbor, VA, in June 1864, and shipped to the camp in southern Georgia. A private, Josiah Day, and his sergeant try to hold their company together in the face of squalid living conditions, inhumane punishments, and a gang of predatory fellow prisoners called the Raiders.
When was Andersonville released?
Andersonville was released on 3 March 1996.
How long is Andersonville?
Andersonville runs 2h 47m.
Who made Andersonville?
Andersonville was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Where can I watch Andersonville?
Andersonville is available on History Vault and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Andersonville
Stream: History Vault
Rent: Amazon Video
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