The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams
(2005)
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The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams
(2005)
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| Julian Adams | ... |
Robert Adams
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| Gwendolyn Edwards | ... | ||
| Eric Holloway | ... |
Benjamin Young
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| Amy Redford | ... |
Sylvia McCord
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| Joshua Lindsey | ... |
Nelson McCord
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| Tippi Hedren | ... |
Mrs. Adams
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| Mickey Rooney | ... |
David McCord
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Weston Adams | ... |
Grandfather Adams
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Bob Dorian | ... |
Gov. James H. Adams
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Edwin McCain | ... |
Belcher
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Elizabeth Nelson Adams | ... |
Madame Bonneau
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| Foster Walker | ... |
John Boone
(as Mick Walker)
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LaChanda Alexander | ... |
Elizabeth
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Tessa Belongia | ... |
Little Evie
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Anna Linn | ... |
Little Evie
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Based on a true story: This is a journey through the psyche of a Southern captain in the waning days of the American Civil War. In an emotionally charged performance, Julian Adams portrays his great-great grandfather Robert Adams, a strong willed southern Captain, who used his guns and his heart of fire to rally his men to fight for their lands. Filled with passion, blood and tragedy, "The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams" is the tumultuous true story of a man divided by love for country and for Eveline McCord, his beloved girl from the north. Produced and written by the descendents of Robert and Eveline, this is an explosive, richly detailed saga of fierce combat, honor and the will to risk all that's precious for love or country. Written by Anonymous
Strike the Tent is a beautifully shot film that captures the external and internal conflict of the civil war and a families history of the period. Julian Adams shows strong acting ability in portraying the story of his family and the tough choices that have to be made for love and country.
I enjoyed the pace of the movie and have to comment again on the impressive cinematography. I can't tell but if this was shot digitally and transfered kudos to the production team in the final print. The story tells how true love overcomes all obstacles in its way. The film effectively captures a country split ideologically, socially and geographically and the plight of South Carolinians protecting their home and lands from the onslaught of war, illness and tyranny. It depicts the weary soldiers seeking not only victory but revenge and the plunders of war. Tragic in its honest depiction of the sacrifices both armies and families had to endure. In the end, the love that is all but impossible is the only thing that will never die in this historical memoir. Thanks again for sharing this remarkable story of your family. I look forward to seeing the film again once it is released on DVD. I enjoyed this first effort and look forward to other projects from these promising film makers.