Andersonville
“The great untold story of the American Civil War.”
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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About Andersonville
Andersonville is a 1996 English-language war, drama and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer. The cast is led by Jarrod Emick, Frederic Forrest, Ted Marcoux. It has a runtime of 2h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on History Vault.
Andersonville was produced by Turner Pictures (I), Turner Network Television, and Gideon Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 3, 1996, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers
- David W. Rintels
- Release date
- March 3, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Turner Pictures (I), Turner Network Television, Gideon Productions
Andersonville cast & crew
Andersonville was directed by John Frankenheimer and written by David W. Rintels.
The cast features Jarrod Emick as Josiah Day, Frederic Forrest as Sgt. McSpadden, Ted Marcoux as Martin Blackburn, Carmen Argenziano as Hopkins, Frederick Coffin as Collins, and Cliff DeYoung as Sgt. John Gleason.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gary Chang, cinematography is by Ric Waite, and it was produced by John Frankenheimer and David W. Rintels.
Is Andersonville worth watching?
Andersonville holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 47m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war, drama, and tv movie, Andersonville is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Andersonville
Jarrod Emick
Josiah Day
Frederic Forrest
Sgt. McSpadden
Ted Marcoux
Martin Blackburn
Carmen Argenziano
Hopkins
Frederick Coffin
Collins
Cliff DeYoung
Sgt. John Gleason
William H. Macy
Col. Chandler
William Sanderson
Munn
Matt McGrath
Ethan
Jan Tříska
Cap. Henry Wirz
Andersonville — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Andersonville in United States?
Andersonville is streaming on History Vault in United States.
▸Is Andersonville on History Vault?
Yes — Andersonville is currently available on History Vault in United States.
▸What language is Andersonville in?
Andersonville is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Andersonville?
Andersonville runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
▸What is Andersonville rated?
Andersonville is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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