Sherman's March(1986)
An improbable search for love
Sherman's March Synopsis
Documentarian Ross McElwee originally set out to make a travelogue of sorts tracing General William T. Sherman's infamous scorched-earth march through the Confederacy in the latter stages of the Civil War. Instead, haunted by a recent breakup with a girlfriend, McElwee ends up documenting his progress -- or lack thereof -- in starting a new relationship. His journey then becomes one of self-reflection and self-discovery rather than a historical/sociological exploration.
Sherman's March (1986) is a documentary film directed by Ross McElwee, released on September 5, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 38m. It stars Ross McElwee, Dede McElwee, Patricia Rendleman and Charleen Swansea. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Ross McElwee
- Writers:
- Ross McElwee
- Producers:
- Ross McElwee
- Cinematographer:
- Ross McElwee
- Production:
- First Run Features
- Budget:
- $75,000
- Status:
- Released
Sherman's March (1986) Trailer
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Sherman's March Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sherman's March.
Official 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration Trailer
Trailer
1985 Sherman's March Official Trailer 1 First Run Features
Trailer
Sherman's March: This is Pat
Clip
Sherman's March Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ross McElwee
as Self
- Dede McElwee
Dede McElwee
as Self
- Patricia Rendleman
Patricia Rendleman
as Self
Charleen Swansea
as Self
- Ross McElwee Jr.
Ross McElwee Jr.
as Self
Burt Reynolds
as Self
- Tom McElwee
Tom McElwee
as Self
- Wini Wood
Wini Wood
as Self
- Dee Dee Geraty
Dee Dee Geraty
as Self
- Joyous Perrin
Joyous Perrin
as Self
Richard Leacock
as Self - Historical Narration (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ross McElwee, written by Ross McElwee, produced by Ross McElwee.
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Sherman's March Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 46 ratings.
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Sherman's March – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherman's March online?
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Sherman's March (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sherman's March?
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The main cast of Sherman's March (1986) includes Ross McElwee, Dede McElwee, Patricia Rendleman, Charleen Swansea and Ross McElwee Jr.. The film was directed by Ross McElwee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sherman's March released?
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Sherman's March was released on September 5, 1986 and runs for 2h 38m.
Is Sherman's March worth watching?
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Sherman's March (1986) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sherman's March?
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Yes. The official Sherman's March trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.