The Legend of Van Dorn(2026)
The Legend of Van Dorn Synopsis
A brilliant but disgraced Civil War general gets a second chance in a quiet Tennessee town, but as his bold tactics win battles, a dangerous affair with a married woman, and her jealous husband’s vengeance, threatens to destroy him.
The Legend of Van Dorn (2026) is a history, western, war and drama film directed by Shane Stanley, released on June 1, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Lee Wilson, D. B. Sweeney, Joe Lando and John James. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Shane Stanley
- Writers:
- Lee Wilson
- Producers:
- Brad Wilson, Alan Dysert
- Cinematographer:
- Joel Layogan
- Production:
- Dysert Communications, Saddle Brook Productions, Film Read, Visual Arts Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Legend of Van Dorn (2026) Trailer
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The Legend of Van Dorn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Wilson
as Earl Van Dorn
D. B. Sweeney
as Stansted
Joe Lando
as Dr. George B. Peters
John James
as Mayor Haines
Ellie Patrikios
as Jessie Peters
- Charles Ambrose
Charles Ambrose
as Red Jackson
David B. Meadows
as Nathan Bedford Forrest
Andrew Reid
as Kimmel
- Lisa Stewart
Lisa Stewart
as Alice Thompson
Jay DeMarcus
as Grant
Geoff Falk
as John J. Pettus
- Darby Cappillino
Darby Cappillino
as Anna Daniels
Key crew
Directed by Shane Stanley, written by Lee Wilson, produced by Brad Wilson and Alan Dysert.
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The Legend of Van Dorn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Legend of Van Dorn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legend of Van Dorn online?
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The Legend of Van Dorn (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Legend of Van Dorn?
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The main cast of The Legend of Van Dorn (2026) includes Lee Wilson, D. B. Sweeney, Joe Lando, John James and Ellie Patrikios. The film was directed by Shane Stanley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of Van Dorn released?
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The Legend of Van Dorn was released on June 1, 2026 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Legend of Van Dorn worth watching?
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The Legend of Van Dorn (2026) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, western and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Legend of Van Dorn?
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