Sherman's March

Name: Sherman's March
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1985-11-13
Duration: 2 h 38 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Ross McElwee, Dede McElwee, Patricia Rendleman, Charleen Swansea, Ross McElwee Jr.

1985·Movie·158 min·★ 6.8(41)

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“An improbable search for love”

Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.

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About Sherman's March

Sherman's March is a 1985 English-language documentary film directed by Ross McElwee. The cast is led by Ross McElwee, Dede McElwee, Patricia Rendleman. It has a runtime of 2h 38m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel.

Sherman's March was produced by First Run Features and made in United States of America. It was released on November 13, 1985.

Director: Ross McElwee
Writers: Ross McElwee
Release date: November 13, 1985
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Production: First Run Features

Sherman's March cast & crew

Sherman's March was directed by Ross McElwee and written by Ross McElwee.

The cast features Ross McElwee as Self, Dede McElwee as Self, Patricia Rendleman as Self, Charleen Swansea as Self, Ross McElwee Jr. as Self, and Burt Reynolds as Self.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ross McElwee and it was produced by Ross McElwee.

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At 2h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.

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