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Shenandoah

  • 19651965
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
8.8K
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James Stewart, Glenn Corbett, Rosemary Forsyth, Doug McClure, and Patrick Wayne in Shenandoah (1965)
Theatrical Trailer from Universal Pictures
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  • Drama
  • War
  • Western
During the Civil War, a Virginia farmer and his family vow to remain neutral, but one of the sons is captured by Union soldiers, sending the farmer to his rescue.During the Civil War, a Virginia farmer and his family vow to remain neutral, but one of the sons is captured by Union soldiers, sending the farmer to his rescue.During the Civil War, a Virginia farmer and his family vow to remain neutral, but one of the sons is captured by Union soldiers, sending the farmer to his rescue.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
8.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew V. McLaglen
  • Writer
    • James Lee Barrett
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Doug McClure
    • Glenn Corbett
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew V. McLaglen
  • Writer
    • James Lee Barrett
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Doug McClure
    • Glenn Corbett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 nominations total

    Videos1

    Shenandoah
    Trailer 2:12
    Shenandoah

    Photos87

    Phillip Alford in Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart in Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart, Phillip Alford, and Paul Fix in Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart in Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart in Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart, Rosemary Forsyth, and Patrick Wayne in Shenandoah (1965)
    Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart in Shenandoah (1965)
    James Stewart in Shenandoah (1965)
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    Glenn Corbett in Shenandoah (1965)

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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Samas Sam
    Glenn Corbett
    Glenn Corbett
    • Jacobas Jacob
    Patrick Wayne
    Patrick Wayne
    • Jamesas James
    Rosemary Forsyth
    Rosemary Forsyth
    • Jennieas Jennie
    Phillip Alford
    Phillip Alford
    • Boyas Boy
    Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross
    • Annas Ann
    Charles Robinson
    Charles Robinson
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Jim McMullan
    Jim McMullan
    • Johnas John
    • (as James McMullan)
    Tim McIntire
    Tim McIntire
    • Henryas Henry
    Gene Jackson
    Gene Jackson
    • Gabrielas Gabriel
    • (as Eugene Jackson Jr.)
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Dr. Tom Witherspoonas Dr. Tom Witherspoon
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Pastor Bjoerlingas Pastor Bjoerling
    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Col. Fairchildas Col. Fairchild
    James Best
    James Best
    • Carter - Rebel Soldieras Carter - Rebel Soldier
    Tom Simcox
    Tom Simcox
    • Lt. Johnsonas Lt. Johnson
    Berkeley Harris
    • Capt. Richardsas Capt. Richards
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Jenkins - Rebel Soldieras Jenkins - Rebel Soldier
    • Director
      • Andrew V. McLaglen
    • Writer
      • James Lee Barrett
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The opening battle scenes are taken from Raintree County (1957) and are printed as a mirror image of the original footage. The same scenes can also be seen in, amongst other films, How the West Was Won (1962).
    • Goofs
      When Boy and Gabriel are found by the creek there is a young African-American soldier with the Union band. Then later Gabriel, a young African-American boy, is seen fighting along side Union troops. Free Blacks and former slaves did not integrate into Union regiments, but instead, served in all-Negro regiments.
    • Quotes

      Charlie Anderson: Do you like her?

      Lt. Sam: Well, I just said I...

      Charlie Anderson: No, no. You just said you loved her. There's some difference between lovin' and likin'. When I married Jennie's mother, I-I didn't love her - I liked her... I liked her a lot. I liked Martha for at least three years after we were married and then one day it just dawned on me I loved her. I still do... still do. You see, Sam, when you love a woman without likin' her, the night can be long and cold, and contempt comes up with the sun.

    • Connections
      Edited from Gone with the Wind (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Shenandoah
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Heard as theme twice during the film

    User reviews101

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Excellent Western with the great James Stewart in which a family becomes involved in American Civil War
    A patriarch widower (a magnificent James Stewart) from Virginia is determined to keep his family out of the Civil War (1861-1865). He attempts to remain neutral against the ravages of war but the happenings get worse and his six sons (Patrick Wayne, Glen Corbett, Rosemary Forsyth , Tim McIntire , among others) are involved . His daughter (Rosemary Forsyth) marries a confederate officer (Doug McClure) and his adolescent son is prisoned by Yankees .

    Good Western with powerful story that captures action , emotion and sentimental drama . The opening battle scenes are taken from ¨The Raintree country¨ and are printed as a mirror image of the original footage . Superb acting by the veteran James Stewart as the heartbreaking father who is forced into action to find his unfortunate sons. Largely secondary cast as Paul Fix as a doctor , Denver Pyle as the Pastor , George Kennedy as Yankee General , Strother Martin as train machinist , Harry Carey Jr , Bob Steele , among them . Film debut for Katherine Ross , previously her successful 'Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid' . The tale was the basis for posterior Broadway musical stage played by John Cullum . Colorful and glimmer cinematography by William H. Clothier , John Ford's usual . Rousing musical score with sensitive leitmotif by Frank Skinner . The motion picture was well directed by Andrew V. McLagen . He is a John Ford's disciple and son of the giant actor Victor McLagen . He's an expert on Western as ¨Last hard men¨ , ¨Rare breed¨, and ¨Bandolero¨ again with James Stewart and of course 'Shenandoah', his best Western . And directed several John Wayne vehicles as ¨McLintock¨ , ¨Chisum¨, and ¨Cahill¨ . Furthermore , specialist on Warlike genre as ¨Devil's brigand¨, ¨Wild Geese¨, ¨Sea wolves¨ , among them. Rating : Above average, well worth seeing . The flick will appeal to James Stewart fans.
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    • Were there farmers and other civilians in Virginia who tried to remain neutral at the beginning of the war?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 1965 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fields of Honor
    • Filming locations
      • Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,268,889
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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