The Andersonville Trial (1970)

Name: The Andersonville Trial
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1970
Duration: 150 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Cameron Mitchell, William Shatner, Jack Cassidy, Martin Sheen, Richard Basehart

2h 30m

TV Movie Drama

Plot

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, the narrative unfolds during the 1865 trial of Henry Wirz, the commandant of the infamous Confederate POW camp in Andersonville, Georgia. As Wirz faces charges for war crimes, the courtroom becomes a battleground for justice, revealing the harrowing conditions endured by the prisoners. Tensions rise as evidence is presented, highlighting moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of war. This gripping dramatization explores themes of accountability and the complexities of human behavior in times of conflict, showcasing the profound impact of Wirz’s actions on both sides of the war.

Cast

Cameron Mitchell William Shatner Jack Cassidy Martin Sheen Richard Basehart Woodrow Parfrey Whit Bissell Buddy Ebsen John Anderson Dick Miller Wright King Harry Townes Lou Frizzell Michael Burns Albert Salmi