What do you do with dead soldiers? Shenandoah comes from director Andrew V. McLaglen and writer James Lee Barrett. The cast includes James Stewart, Patrick Wayne, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett, Rosemary Forsyth, Phillip Alford and Katharine Ross. Frank Skinner composed the music, and William H. Clothier was in charge of Technicolor photography. Set during the American Civil War, this film follows a Virginian family who try to remain apart from the conflict. But can they truly avoid being affected by it? Shenandoah is an exceptionally well-acted and written Western set against the backdrop of the Civil War; it’s both touching and heartfelt without feeling heavy-handed in its anti-war sentiments. The initial portion introduces us to the Anderson family, their values, relationships, and the choices that will determine what happens next. Events inevitably intrude upon their lives, pushing the story into a more somber area where McLaglen and his collaborators powerfully depict the emotional and physical toll of the war. The narrative and characters remain consistently interesting, all while the scenery enhances the drama thanks to Clothier’s skill. And then there's Stewart; he is outstanding and serves as the central point around which everything good in the film revolves. His portrayal of a father is exceptionally well done – believable and memorable, standing among the finest examples in classic cinema. Battles unfold—of war, of emotion, and of thought—making this one of America’s best Westerns from the nineteen sixties. It earns a rating of 9/10.

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