Directed by John Frankenheimer, this Emmy Award-winning drama is based on the incredible story of the Confederate prison camp in Georgia where nearly 13,000 Union soldiers died of malnutrition, exposure and disease. The story begins with the capture of Union soldiers at the Battle of Cold Harbor, continues through an unsuccessful escape attempt, and ends with the trial and punishment of a gang of predatory fellow prisoners. 2 hr. 47 min.; DVD.
|