North and South: Book II


2h 1986

Brief Synopsis

The two American families introduced in the miniseries "North and South" -- the Hazards of Pennsylvania and the Mains of South Carolina -- are swept into the ferocious conflict and turbulent passions of the Civil War in this six-part, twelve-hour miniseries. The story plunges the Mains, South Caroli

Film Details

Also Known As
ABC Novels For Television (05/04/86), Nord och syd
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

The two American families introduced in the miniseries "North and South" -- the Hazards of Pennsylvania and the Mains of South Carolina -- are swept into the ferocious conflict and turbulent passions of the Civil War in this six-part, twelve-hour miniseries. The story plunges the Mains, South Carolina plantation owners, and the Hazards, Northern Industrialists, into the four fierce years of a nation divided against itself. Orry Main and George Hazard, once West Point classmates, proud officers in the war with Mexico, and partners in one of the South's first textile mills, now serve opposite sides. They lend their military knowledge to their former classmates -- Generals Grant, McClellan, Lee, Pickett, Jackson -- and their aid to the highest quarters -- Presidents Lincoln and Davis.

Capture by the enemy throws George into the unspeakable inhumanity of the South's Libby Prison and puts the depth of his and Orry's bond to a supreme trial. George's younger brother, Billy Hazard, and Orry's young cousin, Charles Main, who followed in their West Point footsteps and now daily live the war's unceasing horror, meet face-to-face in battle -- friend against friend, the war's ultimate tragedy.

The long four years from Sumter to Appomattox test and transform every member of these two American families. When the war is over, old friends are reunited in sorrow and hope, and life will begin again.

Film Details

Also Known As
ABC Novels For Television (05/04/86), Nord och syd
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States May 11, 1986

Aired in United States May 4, 1986

Aired in United States May 5, 1986

Aired in United States May 6, 1986

Aired in United States May 7, 1986

Aired in United States May 8, 1986

Released in United States on Video September 26, 1995

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