North and South
“…And now it begins”
Series Overview
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
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3 Seasons • 15 Episodes
90 min per episode
1985 – 1994
Premiered: Sun, Nov 3, 1985
Richard T. HeffronLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 3: “Spring 1866 - Summer 1866”
When George Hazard learns that it's his sister-in-law who owns the majority shares in the mining operation at Mont Royal, he turns to his brother Stanley, who again does the right thing. George returns to Mont Royal with Madeline and as the new owner of the mine, makes his first act shuttering the company store. He and Madeline soon fall in love. When George learns that Bent has kidnapped Charlie's young son, he sets off to find him. He and Charlie track Bent down for a final confrontation. Back in South Carolina, George and Madeline prepare for an attack from the Klan. Ashton returns to find what remains of her beloved Mont Royal.
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North and South - 4k - (miniseries) Book One EP1 Opening credits - 1985 - ABC
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2022-05-08
Cast & Creators
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James Read
George Hazard
Lesley-Anne Down
Madeline Fabray LaMotte
Patrick Swayze
Orry Main
Kirstie Alley
Virgilia Hazard
Philip Casnoff
Elkanah Bent
Terri Garber
Ashton Main Fenway
Jonathan Frakes
Stanley Hazard
Kyle Chandler
Charles Main
Lewis Smith
Charles Main
Cathy Lee Crosby
Judith Main
Genie Francis
Brett Main
Mariette Hartley
Prudence
Rya Kihlstedt
Willa
Tom Noonan
Will Fenway
Stan Shaw
Isaac
Rip Torn
Adolphus
Morgan Fairchild
Burdetta Halloran
Robert Wagner
Cooper Main
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Suzanne Clauser
David Bell
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Mark Wolper, Hal Galli, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Carol H. Beule
Costume Design
Don E. FauntLeRoy
Director of Photography
David S. Cass Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Hal Galli
Producer
Rodger Maus
Production Design
Larry Peerce
Director
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is North and South about?
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
How many seasons does North and South have?
North and South comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in North and South?
Key cast members in North and South include James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, Patrick Swayze, Kirstie Alley, Philip Casnoff.
Who created or directed North and South?
North and South was developed and directed by Larry Peerce.