The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams (2005)
"Strike the Tent" (original title)

The true love story of the conflict between Capt. Robert Adams' dedication to the south and his love for Eveline McCord, his beloved from the north. Produced, written and directed by the descendants of Robert and Eveline, this American Civil War tale is an explosive, richly detailed saga of fierce combat, honor and the will to risk all that's precious for love or country.

Directors:

A. Blaine Miller, Julian Adams

Writers:

Julian Adams (story), Julian Adams (screenplay),

Stars:

Julian Adams, Gwendolyn Edwards, Eric Holloway

9 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julian Adams	...	Robert Adams
Gwendolyn Edwards	...	Eveline McCord Adams
Eric Holloway	...	Benjamin Young
Amy Redford	...	Sylvia McCord
Joshua Lindsey	...	Nelson McCord
Tippi Hedren	...	Mrs. Adams
Mickey Rooney	...	David McCord
Weston Adams	...	Grandfather Adams
Bob Dorian	...	Gov. James H. Adams
Edwin McCain	...	Belcher
Elizabeth Nelson Adams	...	Madame Bonneau
Foster Walker	...	John Boone (as Mick Walker)
LaChanda Alexander	...	Elizabeth
Tessa Belongia	...	Little Evie
Anna Linn	...	Little Evie

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

southern | american civil war | confederate | prisoner of war | union | 

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Taglines:

In A Country Divided...One Love Would Cross The Line.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Solar Filmworks Strongbow Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams

Filming Locations:

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Strongbow Pictures, Solar Filmworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The story is based on the life of Robert Adams II and Eveline McCord, the great grandparents of Producer-Writer Weston Adams, and the great-great grandparents of Producer-Writer-Actor Julian Adams.

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Goofs

When Eveline is shown from behind, "playing" the piano, she does not play far enough down on the piano to coordinate with the low notes we hear.

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Crazy Credits

To the memory of: Charles St. George Sinkler Adams

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Soundtracks

"A Cold Wind"
Music by Atli Örvarsson
Lyrics by Julian Adams and Atli Örvarsson
Performed by Atli Örvarsson and Þórhildur Örvarsdóttir

User Reviews

Great First Effort

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.