The Andersonville Trial

The Andersonville Trial (1970)

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George C. Scott directed this made-for-television adaptation of Saul Levitt's award-winning stage drama, based on the true story of Andersonville Prison, a notorious Confederate prisoner of war camp in operation during the Civil War. In 1865, Captain Harry Wirz (Richard Basehart) is brought to trial… More

PG, 2 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
George C. Scott
Genres
Drama, Television, Musical & Performing Arts, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
In Theaters
May 17, 1970 Wide
On DVD
Aug 26, 2003

Critic Reviews

  • Phil Hall, Film Threat

    Severe miscasting threatens to undermine the force of Saul Levitt's harrowing and profound drama.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    Stagebound but effective presentation. Many excellent actors give fine performances here. Shatner is good avoiding for the most part the hamminess that often mars his work. If you have an interest in courtroom dramas or Civil War history this should be of interest.

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