Field of Lost Shoes facts for kids
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| Directed by | Sean McNamara |
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| Music by | Frederik Wiedmann |
| Cinematography | Brad Shield |
| Editing by | Jeff Canavan |
| Studio | Brookwell McNamara Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | April 13, 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
Field of Lost Shoes is a 2014 American movie about war. It was directed by Sean McNamara. The film tells a true story from the American Civil War. It is about a group of young students, called cadets, from the Virginia Military Institute. They fought in a real battle called the Battle of New Market.
This battle happened in Virginia on May 15, 1864. The movie's name comes from the many boots left behind on the battlefield. The ground was very muddy during the fight. Ten cadets from the school died in this battle. In Europe, the movie was released with the title Battlefield of Lost Souls.
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What is the movie about?
The film shows the lives of young cadets at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). These students were very young, some just teenagers. They were called to fight in the American Civil War.
The story focuses on their journey to the Battle of New Market. This battle was fought in the Shenandoah Valley. It was a tough fight between the Union and Confederate forces. The cadets, though young, showed great bravery.
The Battle of New Market
The Battle of New Market took place on May 15, 1864. It was part of the American Civil War. The VMI cadets joined the Confederate army. They fought against Union soldiers.
The battle was fought in very muddy conditions. This is why many soldiers lost their boots. The film highlights the courage of these young cadets. They were not trained soldiers, but they fought hard.
Key characters in the film
The movie features many characters based on real people.
- Luke Benward plays John Wise, one of the cadets.
- Jason Isaacs plays John C. Breckinridge, a Confederate general.
- Tom Skerritt plays Ulysses S. Grant, a famous Union general.
- Nolan Gould plays Robert, also known as Sir Rat.
- Lauren Holly plays Mrs. Clinedinst.
- David Arquette plays Capt. Henry DuPont.
Where was the movie filmed?
The movie was filmed in several places in Virginia. These locations include Powhatan, Virginia, and Lexington, Virginia. Some scenes were also shot at the real Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
The film first showed to an audience on May 19, 2014. This happened at the GI Film Festival.
