# Shenandoah (1965)

> A fiercely independent Virginia farmer tries to shield his family from the Civil War, only to discover that neutrality cannot keep history from his door.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12672

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Western, War
- Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
- Cast: James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett, Patrick Wayne, Rosemary Forsyth, Phillip Alford, Katharine Ross, Jim McMullan
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059711/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: warm, witty, sincere, classic cinema night, historical drama evening

## Synopsis

A father's love is tested as he fights to protect his family amidst the chaos of war.

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