Shenandoah (1965)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writer:

James Lee Barrett (written by)

Release Date:

3 June 1965 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | War | Western

Tagline:

SHAKES THE SCREEN LIKE CANNON THUNDER! (original ad - all caps)

Plot:

Charlie Anderson is a farmer in Shenandoah, Virginia and finds himself (and his family) in the middle of the Civil War...

Plot Keywords:

Virginia | Father | Prisoner Transport | 1860s | Stabbed In The Stomach

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

James Stewart	...	Charlie Anderson
Doug McClure	...	Lt. Sam
Glenn Corbett	...	Jacob Anderson
Patrick Wayne	...	James Anderson
Rosemary Forsyth	...	Jennie Anderson
Phillip Alford	...	Boy Anderson
Katharine Ross	...	Mrs. Ann Anderson
Charles Robinson	...	Nathan Anderson
Jim McMullan	...	John Anderson (as James McMullan)
Tim McIntire	...	Henry Anderson
Gene Jackson	...	Gabriel (as Eugene Jackson Jr.)
Paul Fix	...	Dr. Tom Witherspoon
Denver Pyle	...	Pastor Bjoerling
George Kennedy	...	Col. Fairchild
James Best	...	Carter, Rebel Soldier

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

West Germany:12 (f) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved | UK:PG (video rating) | UK:U (original rating)

Filming Locations:

Golden Oak Ranch - 19802 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

In the wedding scene, the corporal states that "the Yankees ... have broken thru at Winchester ..." That occurred on Monday, Sep. 19, 1864 (the 3rd Battle of Winchester).

Goofs:

Anachronisms: There are power lines crossing the river, in the opening shot

Quotes:

[first lines]
Jacob Anderson: They come closer every day, Pa.
Charlie Anderson: They on our land?
Jacob Anderson: No, sir.
Charlie Anderson: Then it doesn't concern us... does it?

Movie Connections:

Edited from Raintree County (1957)

Soundtrack:

Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow

Despite historical flaws this is a great movie!

I have seen this movie several times and each time i appreciate Jimmy Stewart more and more. Jimmy Stewart is at his best in this film..tough and tender witty and sarcastic..idealistic and true to his values......i wont rehash all the details, enough to say if you a JS fan you will love the movie, if you a Civil war reanactor, you might not. Its well worth the time to view. Try not to be too harsh on the Production values and costuming here. There are plenty of Civil War movies for those of you who want those fine details. Try and pay attention to the story and Stewarts performance. Also notable are the performances of James Best, George Kennedy and the first screen role for Katherine Ross.