Andersonville(1996)
“The great untold story of the American Civil War.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
Turner Pictures (I)
Cast
Jarrod Emick
as Josiah Day
Frederic Forrest
as Sgt. McSpadden
Ted Marcoux
as Martin Blackburn
Carmen Argenziano
as Hopkins
Frederick Coffin
as Collins
Cliff DeYoung
as Sgt. John Gleason
William H. Macy
as Col. Chandler
William Sanderson
as Munn
Matt McGrath
as Ethan
Jan Tříska
as Cap. Henry Wirz
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Turner Pictures (I) • Turner Network Television • Gideon Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Andersonville?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Andersonville (1996).
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.
Who directed Andersonville?▼
Andersonville was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1996. It is a war, drama, tv movie, history film.
How long is Andersonville?▼
Andersonville has a runtime of 2 hours and 47 minutes (167 minutes total).
Who stars in Andersonville?▼
The cast of Andersonville includes Jarrod Emick as Josiah Day, Frederic Forrest as Sgt. McSpadden, Ted Marcoux as Martin Blackburn, Carmen Argenziano as Hopkins, Frederick Coffin as Collins and more.
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