Class of '61

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Class of ’61 ★★½ 1992

1861, that is, as this class of West Point cadets prepares for the outbreak of war. Three close friends find themselves on opposing sides and with romantic entanglements, as well. Illustrated history, complete with voiceover passages from soldiers' letters, tend to slow the action, although the battles scenes are well done. 95m/C VHS . Dan Futterman, Clive Owen, Josh(ua) Lucas, Sophie Ward, Laura Linney, Andre Braugher, Len Cariou, Dana Ivey, Scott Burkholder, Niall O'Brien, Christien Anholt, Paul Guilfoyle, Beverly Todd, Ed Wiley, SueAnn Leeds; D: Gregory Hoblit; W: Jonas McCord; C: Janusz Kaminski. TV