Review of Shenandoah (1965) by Jake K — 18 Jun 2007

Only movie to make me tear up. this is for realz.

This review of Shenandoah (1965) was written by Jake K on 18 Jun 2007.

Shenandoah has generally received positive reviews.

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Friday, October 1, 2010 (1965) Shenandoah DRAMA/ WESTERN James Stewart holding his family together with it's dilemmas of living in a remote…

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A little of everything, war, western, drama, comedy...well written and directed story…

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This is a sad, wonderful, movie about a father's love for his family. I wish my father had been this caring…

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A great family epic from the civil war in America. Played by James Stewart as the stubborn farmer who dont want to get engaged in the war…

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