Johnny Shiloh
Synopsis
Johnny Shiloh is a 1963 made for TV film that originally aired in two parts on the Wonderful World of Disney in Color. It was released in other countries theatrically as one film and is on DVD as one film. Johnny Shiloh is the true story about Johnny Clem, the ten year old drummer boy who became a union officer in the Civil War.
Top Cast
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Kevin Corcoran
Johnny Lincoln Clem
Darryl Hickman
Lt. Jeremiah Sullivan
Brian Keith
Sgt. Gabe Trotter
Skip Homeier
Capt. MacPherson
Hayden Rorke
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
Regis Toomey
Mr. Clem
Buck Taylor
Josh
Edward Platt
Gen. Thomas
Don C. Harvey
Confederate Colonel
Eddie Hodges
Billy Jones
Ben Morgan
Sam
Dan Riss
Gen. Wheeler
Rickie Sorensen
Rusty
Billy Williams
Blue Raider #1
Henry Wills
Stark
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Neilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Alexander, Dean Jauchius, James A. Rhodes
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- Johnny Shiloh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Neilson
Ronald Alexander, Dean Jauchius, James A. Rhodes
Buddy Baker
William E. Snyder
Robert Stafford
Department Leadership Roster
James Neilson
Director
Ronald Alexander
Writer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Dean Jauchius
Writer
Robert Stafford
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Shiloh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Shiloh about?
Johnny Shiloh is a 1963 made for TV film that originally aired in two parts on the Wonderful World of Disney in Color. It was released in other countries theatrically as one film and is on DVD as one film. Johnny Shiloh is the true story about Johnny Clem, the ten year old drummer boy who became a union officer in the Civil War.
Who directed Johnny Shiloh?
Johnny Shiloh was directed by James Neilson.
Who stars in Johnny Shiloh?
The principal cast of Johnny Shiloh includes Kevin Corcoran, Darryl Hickman, Brian Keith, Skip Homeier, Hayden Rorke.
When was Johnny Shiloh released and how long is it?
Johnny Shiloh was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Shiloh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Shiloh was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is Johnny Shiloh based on a book or true story?
Johnny Shiloh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James A. Rhodes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Johnny Shiloh?
Johnny Shiloh holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).