Andersonville
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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.
Andersonville is a 1996 war drama that chronicles the brutal conditions at the Confederacy's most notorious Civil War prisoner-of-war camp through the experiences of Union soldiers captured in 1864. The TV movie follows a company of men, led by Private Josiah Day and his sergeant, as they struggle to survive amid disease, starvation, and violence from both guards and fellow inmates. This docudrama offers a harrowing historical account of one of the war's darkest chapters.
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Wide release in United States · Rated NR
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Follow an actor to track their next projects- Jarrod EmickJosiah Day
Frederic ForrestSgt. McSpadden
Ted MarcouxMartin Blackburn
Carmen ArgenzianoHopkins
Frederick CoffinCollins
Cliff DeYoungSgt. John Gleason
William H. MacyCol. Chandler
William SandersonMunn
Matt McGrathEthan
Jan TřískaCap. Henry Wirz
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Andersonville — frequently asked
When was Andersonville released?
Andersonville premiered on March 3, 1996 as a television movie.
Where can I watch Andersonville?
As a 1996 TV movie, Andersonville may be available on cable networks, streaming services, or digital retailers; check your local listings or streaming platform for current availability.
What is Andersonville about?
The film documents the horrific conditions at Andersonville Prison Camp in Georgia during the Civil War, focusing on a Union Army company's fight for survival against overcrowding, disease, brutal punishment, and violence from other prisoners known as the Raiders.
Is Andersonville based on true events?
Yes, Andersonville is a docudrama based on the real Andersonville Prison Camp, which operated from 1864 to 1865 and became infamous for its deadly conditions and high death toll among Union prisoners.
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