Andersonville

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.

Tagline

“The great untold story of the American Civil War.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

War, Drama, TV Movie, History

Director

John Frankenheimer

Original Language

EN

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.

When was Andersonville released?

Andersonville was released on March 3, 1996.

How long is Andersonville?

Andersonville has a runtime of 2h 47m.

Where can I track Andersonville?

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