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Sherman's March(1985)

2h 38mDocumentaryEnglish
7/10
40 user ratings

An improbable search for love

Overview

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.

Director

Ross McElwee

Studio

First Run Features

Budget

$75K

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Cast

Ross McElwee

Ross McElwee

as Self

Dede McElwee

as Self

Patricia Rendleman

as Self

Charleen Swansea

Charleen Swansea

as Self

Ross McElwee Jr.

as Self

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

as Self

Tom McElwee

as Self

Wini Wood

as Self

Dee Dee Geraty

as Self

Joyous Perrin

as Self

Richard Leacock

Richard Leacock

as Self - Historical Narration (voice)

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1985

Runtime

2h 38m

Language

English

Rating

7 / 10

Budget

$75K

Production Companies

First Run Features

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Where can I watch Sherman's March?

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What is Sherman's March about?

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.

Who directed Sherman's March?

Sherman's March was directed by Ross McElwee and released in 1985. It is a documentary film.

How long is Sherman's March?

Sherman's March has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).

Who stars in Sherman's March?

The cast of Sherman's March includes Ross McElwee as Self, Dede McElwee as Self, Patricia Rendleman as Self, Charleen Swansea as Self, Ross McElwee Jr. as Self and more.

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