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The Raid

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When a band of Confederate servicemen escapes from a Union stockade, they make their way to the safe haven of Canada, but have no intention of living out their remaining days in peace. Led by Maj. Neal Benton (Van Heflin), the fugitives plan to raid a small town in Vermont as payback for the North's destruction of the South. Performing reconnaissance, Benton becomes familiar with the town's layout, and also develops a relationship with a widow (Anne Bancroft) and her son (Tommy Rettig).

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Fedor Tot Vague Visages That sense of claustrophobia is even greater when Hugo Fregonese’s films come with a nasty streak. Jun 13, 2023 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A superb Civil War western factually based on a little-known incident. Rated: B Apr 5, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve p An excellent movie with superb acting Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review James G I like the movie it great Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/24 Full Review Audience Member Van Heflin is a confederate officer disguised as a businessman, who is planning to raid the town of St. Albans, near the Canadian border... Will his mission make him betray the people that love him?--This is a true story...it began on the night of September 26 1864, in a Union prison stockade at Plattsburgh, New York. A good film that moves along at a pleasing rate, helped by a good cast, including a young Lee Marvin, an equally-young Richard Boone before his face became lined (but he still plays a troubled person) and the distinctive John Dierkes.... With a rebel yell, I cried more more more!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A rare action film that manages to be more than just popcorn entertainment. The Raid is non-stop brutality, with some of the most viscerally thrilling fight sequences seen in years. There's even a hint of substance, but with a concise runtime, it's hardly needed as the action doesn't have time to over stay its welcome. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Man this was one great action movie. Good acting, story and entertainment. The martial arts in was superb. A very good watch for some good action/martial arts. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a band of Confederate servicemen escapes from a Union stockade, they make their way to the safe haven of Canada, but have no intention of living out their remaining days in peace. Led by Maj. Neal Benton (Van Heflin), the fugitives plan to raid a small town in Vermont as payback for the North's destruction of the South. Performing reconnaissance, Benton becomes familiar with the town's layout, and also develops a relationship with a widow (Anne Bancroft) and her son (Tommy Rettig).
Director
Hugo Fregonese
Producer
Robert L. Jacks
Screenwriter
Sydney Boehm, Francis M. Cockrell
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 22m