Shenandoah (film)
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Shenandoah is a 1965 Western war drama starring Jimmy Stewart and directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. Though set during the American Civil War, the film's strong antiwar and humanitarian themes reflect attitudes toward the Vietnam War. Upon its release, the film was praised for its message, as well as its technical production. In 1966, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound. Due in part to her performance in Shenandoah, Rosemary Forsyth was nominated for a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer - Female.
Plot
Charlie Anderson (Stewart) is a farmer in Shenandoah, Virginia and finds himself (and his family) in the middle of the Civil War. He decides not to get involved in the war because he believes that this is not "his" war. But he eventually has to get involved when his youngest boy is taken prisoner by the North.Cast
- James Stewart as Charlie Anderson
- Doug McClure as Sam
- Glenn Corbett as Jacob Anderson
- Patrick Wayne as James Anderson
- Rosemary Forsyth as Jannie Anderson
- Philip Alford as Boy Anderson
- Katharine Ross as Ann Anderson
- Jim McMullan as John Anderson
- Tim McIntire as Henry Anderson
- Paul Fix as Dr. Tom Witherspoon
- Denver Pyle as Pastor Bjoerling
- George Kennedy as Col. Fairchild
- James Best as Carter
- Tom Simcox as Lt. Johnson
- Berkeley Harris as Capt. Richards
- Harry Carey, Jr. as Jenkins
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