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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 06/13/2023
That sense of claustrophobia is even greater when Hugo Fregonese’s films come with a nasty streak. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 04/05/2004
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A superb Civil War western factually based on a little-known incident. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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steve p 11/11/2024 An excellent movie with superb acting See more James G 02/19/2024 I like the movie it great See more 06/29/2016 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!! See more 06/29/2016 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. See more 06/29/2016 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. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hugo Fregonese

Director

Van Heflin

Maj. Neal Benton

Anne Bancroft

Katie Bishop

Lee Marvin

Lt. Keating

Richard Boone

Capt. Lionel Foster

Tommy Rettig

Larry Bishop
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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