

Love and Valor
“One Couple's Intimate Civil War Letters”
Synopsis
Narrated by Tony Award winning actor Brian Dennehy, a tremendously moving story of a Union soldier and his wife during the Civil War. Based on the book by the same name, the film follows the story of Jacob Ritner, a Union captain from Iowa, and his wife, Emeline.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Larimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Larimer
- Original Score
- Charles F. Larimer
- Original Title
- Love and Valor
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Larimer
Charles F. Larimer
Charles F. Larimer
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Larimer
Director
Charles F. Larimer
Writer
Charles F. Larimer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Love and Valor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love and Valor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love and Valor about?
Narrated by Tony Award winning actor Brian Dennehy, a tremendously moving story of a Union soldier and his wife during the Civil War. Based on the book by the same name, the film follows the story of Jacob Ritner, a Union captain from Iowa, and his wife, Emeline.
Who directed Love and Valor?
Love and Valor was directed by Charles F. Larimer.
Who stars in Love and Valor?
The principal cast of Love and Valor includes Brian Dennehy, Rom Barkhordar, Patty Voglino, Brian Pittman, Ann Cejka.
When was Love and Valor released and how long is it?
Love and Valor was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Love and Valor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love and Valor was composed by Charles F. Larimer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love and Valor?
Love and Valor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
