Andersonville
"The great untold story of the American Civil War."
Originally released in 1996. Andersonville is a war/drama film. directed by John Frankenheimer. With a runtime of 2h 47m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jarrod Emick, Frederic Forrest, and Ted Marcoux
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 47m
167 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (50 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Turner Pictures (I)
- Turner Network Television
- Gideon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 B...
Who directed Andersonville?
Andersonville was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is Andersonville?
Andersonville has a runtime of 2 hours and 47 minutes (167 minutes total).
When was Andersonville released?
Andersonville was released on March 3, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Andersonville?
The main cast of Andersonville includes Jarrod Emick, Frederic Forrest, Ted Marcoux, Carmen Argenziano, Frederick Coffin.