During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood.
Practical Effects
Actual foal performance steals every scene
Production
TV budget, theatrical heart—Virginia locations shine
Director
Yelena Lanskaya
Ryan Merriman
Jim Rabb
Steve Bacic
Sgt. Longacre
William MacDonald
Sgt. Woodruff
Darcy Belsher
Covington
Haig Sutherland
Hatch
Scott Heindl
Lt. Hutton
Peter LaCroix
Capt. Thorndale
Matthew Currie Holmes
Stanton
Anthony Gerbrandt
Switters
Christopher Redman
Wesley
Richard Kahan
Silsbee
Philip Granger
Leander Calloway
Megan Leitch
Lucy Calloway
Aidan Drummond
Henry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The foal was played by multiple newborn horses due to strict filming time limits with young animals.
This 2005 Hallmark Hall of Fame production arrived during a brief resurgence of Civil War prestige TV, riding the coattails of 'Cold Mountain' and 'Gods and Generals' but with infinitely more equine focus.
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