The Civil War Season 1 • TV Show
The Civil War
The Civil War • TV Show • Rating 7.9 out of 10
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Are there new episodes of The Civil War coming?
The Civil War is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on September 27, 1990. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-14 (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is The Civil War about?
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It blends documentary and war & politics elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective.
cast
Cast and creators of The Civil War
The main cast includes David McCullough, Sam Waterston and Julie Harris. Behind the scenes, it is shaped by showrunner Ken Burns.
David McCullough
as Narrator (voice)
Sam Waterston
as Abraham Lincoln (voice)
Julie Harris
as Mary Chestnut (voice)
Jason Robards
as Ulysses S. Grant (voice)
Morgan Freeman
as Frederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)
Paul Roebling
as Joshua Chamberlain (voice)
Garrison Keillor
as Walt Whitman (voice)
George Black
as Robert E. Lee (voice)
Arthur Miller
as William Tecumseh Sherman (voice)
Christopher Murney
as Elisha Hunt Rhodes (voice)
Charles McDowell
as Samuel R. Watkins (voice)
Horton Foote
as Jefferson Davis (voice)
George Plimpton
as George Templeton Strong (voice)
Philip Bosco
as Horace Greeley (voice)
Terry Courier
as George B. McClellan (voice)
Jody Powell
as Stonewall Jackson / Various (voice)
Studs Terkel
as Benjamin Butler / Various
Hoyt Axton
as Various (voice)
John Hartford
as Various (voice)
Colleen Dewhurst
as Various (voice)
Shelby Foote
as Various (voice)
Ronnie Gilbert
as Various (voice)
Jeremy Irons
as Various (voice)
Gene Jones
as Various (voice)
Derek Jacobi
as William Russell / Various (voice)
Kurt Vonnegut
as Various (voice)
Laurence Fishburne
as Sgt. Louis Douglas / Samuel Jess / Various (voice)
Pamela Reed
as Various (voice)
M. Emmet Walsh
as Various (voice)
Barbara Fields
as Various (voice)