Class of '61
Synopsis
Three West Point 1861 generation cadets and friends go on opposite sides after the breakout of The Civil War, with tragic consequences. A subplot involves Lucius, a Shelby Peyton's slave, who kills a slave trader and goes on the run.
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Class Of 61 - Feature Trailer By Glenn Turner
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-16
Top Cast
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Christien Anholt
Terry O'Neil
Andre Braugher
Lucius
Dan Futterman
Shelby Peyton
Josh Lucas
George Armstrong Custer
Clive Owen
Devin O'Neil
Sophie Ward
Shannon O'Neil
Sue-Ann Leeds
Rose O'Neal Greenhow
Laura Linney
Lily Magraw
Niall O'Brien
James O'Neil
Paul Guilfoyle
General Beauregard
Dana Ivey
Mrs. Julia Peyton
Frederick Rolf
Timothy Scott
Beverly Todd
Hannah
Ed Wiley
Len Cariou
Dr. Leland Peyton
Mark Pellegrino
Skinner
Peter Murnik
Upton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Hoblit
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas McCord
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Class of '61
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Hoblit
Jonas McCord
John Debney
Janusz Kamiński
David Rosenbloom
Jerry Adams, Jonas McCord, Steven Spielberg
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Hoblit
Director
Jonas McCord
Writer
Jerry Adams
Producer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
David Rosenbloom
Editor
Richard B. Lewis
Production Design
Michael T. Boyd
Costume Design
John Debney
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Class of '61
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What is Class of '61 about?
Three West Point 1861 generation cadets and friends go on opposite sides after the breakout of The Civil War, with tragic consequences. A subplot involves Lucius, a Shelby Peyton's slave, who kills a slave trader and goes on the run.
Who directed Class of '61?
Class of '61 was directed by Gregory Hoblit.
Who stars in Class of '61?
The principal cast of Class of '61 includes Christien Anholt, Andre Braugher, Dan Futterman, Josh Lucas, Clive Owen.
When was Class of '61 released and how long is it?
Class of '61 was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Class of '61?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Class of '61 was composed by John Debney.