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Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Genres: War Epic, Family Drama, Drama, War
Box Office: / $7,771,000
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Summary:
The year is 1863. Wealthy Virginia landowner Charlie Anderson (James Stewart), a man of peace despite his autocratic behavior, steadfastly refuses to take sides in the Civil War. Bit by bit, Anderson's isolationism--and his way of living--is torn apart. Charlie's daughter, Jannie Anderson (Rosemary Forsyth) falls in love with Confederate soldier Sam (Doug McClure... Full Summary >>

Cast:
James Stewart - (Charlie Anderson)
Doug McClure - (Sam)
Glenn Corbett - (Jacob Anderson)
Patrick Wayne - (James Anderson)
Rosemary Forsyth - (Jannie Anderson)
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Review:
Shenandoah's wholesome characters and emphasis on family values resemble the ingredients of a 1950s Walt Disney production. But the film's strong antiwar and human-rights themes separate it from typical Disney fare. The production builds its story on Virginia farmer and widower Charlie Anderson's opposition to the Civil War. As an oppon... Continue >>

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