Review:
“North and South” is a classic and highly acclaimed miniseries that is regarded as one of the best historical dramas ever made. The series boasts a talented cast, including Patrick Swayze, James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, and Kirstie Alley, who deliver powerful and emotionally charged performances. The story is gripping and provides a fascinating and detailed look at the history of the United States during a pivotal period. The production values are also top-notch, with stunning costumes, sets, and cinematography.Awards:
“North and South” was nominated for several Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series, and won two – for Outstanding Sound Mixing and Outstanding Costume Design.Popularity:
“North and South” was a huge commercial success and remains a beloved classic among fans of historical dramas. It has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series’ engaging characters, gripping story, and high production values have made it a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today.| Genre | Historical fiction |
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| Created by | David L. Wolper |
| Based on | North and South (trilogy) by John Jakes |
| Story by | John Jakes |
| Starring | James Read, Patrick Swayze, Lesley-Anne Down, Wendy Kilbourne, Kirstie Alley, Jean Simmons, Mitchell Ryan, Terri Garber, Genie Franci,s Kyle Chandler, David Ogden Stiers, David Carradine, Jonathan Frakes, Hal Holbrook, |
| Theme music composer | Bill Conti |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | Book I: 6 Book II: 6 Book III: 3 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Paul Freeman |
| Cinematography | Stevan Larner, ASC |
| Running time | 90 minutes/episode 1,342 mins. total |
| Production companies | David L. Wolper Productions Warner Bros. Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | 480i (NTSC) |
| Audio format | Book I & Book II: Mono Book III: Stereo |
| Original release | Book I: November 3, 1985 Book II: May 4, 1986 Book III: February 27, 1994 |
