Field of Lost Shoes (2014)

Directed by

Sean McNamara

Genre

drama film, war film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 36m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.1 of 10 from 42 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Based on true events, it follows young cadets from the Virginia Military Institute as they are thrust into the Battle of New Market during the Civil War. The film shows the muddy horror of the fight and the sacrifice of these student soldiers.

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What happens

Field of Lost Shoes is a 2014 American war drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Dave Kennedy and Thomas Farrell. The film stars Nolan Gould, Lauren Holly, Jason Isaacs, Tom Skerritt, Keith David and David Arquette. It is based on the true story of a group of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute who participated in the Battle of New Market against Union forces during the American Civil War on May 15, 1864. The film's title refers to the large number of soldiers' boots left on the battlefield due to the muddy conditions during the battle. Ten VMI cadets died in the battle. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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