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The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams (2005)

Jul 15, 2005 Drama, Action, History, Romance, War 1h 36m
53%
User Score
5.3/10

Overview

Amid the bitter divisiveness of the Civil War, Confederate Capt. Robert Adams (Julian Adams) feels the rift within his soul. Steadfastly loyal to the South, Adams also holds an unshakable love for his Northerner wife, Eveline McCord (Gwendolyn Edwards). Based on the true story of Robert Adams and produced by his descendents, this stirring historical drama -- a film festival favorite -- delves into the themes of honor, patriotism and love.

Julian Adams
Director
A. Blaine Miller
Director

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Gwendolyn Edwards
Gwendolyn Edwards

Eveline McCord Adams
Eric Holloway
Eric Holloway

Benjamin Young
Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren

Mrs. Adams
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney

David McCord
Amy Redford
Amy Redford

Sylvia McCord
Julian Adams
Julian Adams

Robert Adams
Bob Dorian
Bob Dorian

Governor James H. Adams

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A review by Wuchak
Written on September 6, 2021

_**Love story between North and South**_

In 1860 Captain Robert Adams of South Carolina (Julian Adams) falls in love with Eveline McCord from Pennsylvania (Gwendolyn Edwards). Their challenges during the Civil War are chronicled. Eveline’s brother and his wife are peripheral characters (Joshua Lindsey & Amy Redford), as is the comrade played by Eric Holloway.

Based on a true story, "The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams" (2005), originally titled “Strike the Tent,” is a Civil War story produced, written, and directed by the descendants of Robert and Eveline, which compelled critics to write it off as a ‘vanity project.’ The low budget (about $1 million) is comparable to “The Colt” (2005) and “Pharaoh’s Army” (1995), but with a story akin to “Cold M...

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