Journey to Shiloh
Journey to Shiloh

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Journey to Shiloh

1968
Movie
101 min
English

At the beginning of the Civil War, seven friends embark on a cross-country journey in order to join the Confederate army.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: William A. GrahamGenres: Western, Drama, War

Plot Summary

In 1862, a group of seven young Texan men, full of youthful bravado and patriotism, decide to enlist in the Confederate Army. Driven by a desire for adventure and a belief in their cause, they journey towards Shiloh, eager to prove their courage on the battlefield. However, the brutal realities of war soon confront them, testing their bonds, their ideals, and their very survival.

Critical Reception

Journey to Shiloh received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its efforts to portray the harsh realities of the Civil War and the loss of innocence, others found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences at the time were generally lukewarm towards the film, which did not achieve significant box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its attempt to show the grim side of war and its effect on young men.

  • Criticized for a familiar plot and characters that lack depth.

  • The film's pacing and emotional impact were often noted as inconsistent.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment indicates it's a competent but unremarkable Western war drama that doesn't quite live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the early attempts to portray the Civil War from the perspective of the common soldier, focusing on their youthful idealism clashing with the brutal realities of combat.

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John Chard

John Chard

We are the Concho County Comanches. Journey to Shiloh is directed by William Hale and adapted to screenplay by Gene L. Coon from the novel written by Will Henry. It stars James Caan, Michael Sarrazin, Brenda Scott, Albert Popwell, Harris...