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Copperhead

  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.1K
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Copperhead (2013)
The story of Abner Beech, a stubborn and righteous farmer of Upstate New York, who defies his neighbors and his government in the bloody and contentious autumn of 1862.
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An Upstate New York family is torn apart during the American Civil War.An Upstate New York family is torn apart during the American Civil War.An Upstate New York family is torn apart during the American Civil War.

  • Director
    • Ron Maxwell
  • Writers
    • Harold Frederic
    • Bill Kauffman
  • Stars
    • François Arnaud
    • Lucy Boynton
    • Casey Thomas Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ron Maxwell
    • Writers
      • Harold Frederic
      • Bill Kauffman
    • Stars
      • François Arnaud
      • Lucy Boynton
      • Casey Thomas Brown
    • 26User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    François Arnaud
    François Arnaud
    • Warner Pitts
    Lucy Boynton
    Lucy Boynton
    • Esther Hagadorn
    Casey Thomas Brown
    Casey Thomas Brown
    • Jeff Beech
    • (as Casey Brown)
    Billy Campbell
    Billy Campbell
    • Abner Beech
    Mary Fay Coady
    • Janey Wilcox
    Josh Cruddas
    Josh Cruddas
    • Jimmy
    Ryan Doucette
    • Byron Truax
    Brian Downey
    Brian Downey
    • Preacher Taggart
    Ryan Drost
    • Dancer
    Rod Ernest
    • Driver
    Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda
    • Avery
    Scott Horton
    • Poll Fighter#2
    Brian Jamieson
    Brian Jamieson
    • Roselle Upman
    Walter Learning
    • Inspector Two
    Stephen LeBail
    • Farmhand
    Daniel Lillford
    Daniel Lillford
    • Lambert
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Jee Hagadorn
    Ciarán MacGillivray
    • Ray Hare
    • Director
      • Ron Maxwell
    • Writers
      • Harold Frederic
      • Bill Kauffman
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    User reviews26

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    6lazaruslong1912

    Worth seeing, could have been better

    The trouble with this film is that Ron Maxwell uses the historical narrative approach of "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals" and it doesn't work with a novel, which is plot and character driven. I'm willing to bet that was part of the "creative differences" between he and Jason Patric, although Billy Campbell does a fine job as Abner Beech. All in all, a movie worth seeing if for no reason than its novelty in challenging the historical narrative of "North Good/South Bad," and for a number of powerful scenes. Angus Macfadyen's comments to his daughter following the Battle of Antietam being one. Campbell's discussion of slavery with his ward is another.
    10pschaeffer-733-922861

    Great Piece of American History - Well Worth Seeing

    My daughter and i saw this movie a few days ago. We loved it. It is a great period piece exploring Northern opinion during the Civil War. One town in the North (upstate New York), is divided between Southern sympathizers and fervent abolitionists. Note that this is not a war movie in the traditional sense of the phrase. No great battles are depicted and no leading generals are in sight. This is a political and emotional story of the war on the homefront.

    All of the characters are well drawn and express their views without restraint. The movie is built around a love story between a boy (Casey Thomas Brown as Casey Brown) whose father (Billy Campbell as Abner Beech) opposes the war and a girl (Lucy Boynton as Esther Hagadorn ) whose father (Angus Macfadyen as Jee Hagadorn) is a religious abolitionist fanatic. The boy volunteers to join the army, along with many other young men from the town. With the young men off at war, conflicts threaten to tear the town apart and in some respects do.

    The war itself is far away, but shows up as casualty lists are posted in the newspapers (and eventually as the dead and wounded return). The scenes of family members scanning the lists of dead, wounded, and missing looking for their sons, brothers, fathers, etc. are as sad, as they historically accurate.

    The battles in the town end with both tragic and positive consequences. The movie if beautifully filmed and well acted. A great piece of American history. Well worth seeing.
    9Deimos3

    Beautifully filmed, but somewhat elegiac in pace for some

    "Copperhead" is a very thoughtful film, lovingly photographed in the lush upper New York countryside with an authenticity that is worthy of a documentary. It is a story too often ignored--that of those in the North who opposed the Civil War and the effect it had on their communities. Slow paced and deliberate, to some it may seem too lacking in action or drama for a film about the American Civil War. If you want sentimentality, see "Gone With the Wind" and if you want action see "Glory," both fine films. But if you want a sincere look at the Union home front and a look at those who opposed the war and why, see "Copperhead." Now we need a good film about the Southerners who opposed the war, for there were many of them, my ancestors included.
    9jedimastercheryl-173-135766

    Gorgeous film with a great message

    This film is a treasure. It touches on themes that are as relevant today as they were in 1862 and whilst the tone is somber, the story is uplifting.

    Well acted, beautifully filmed and not too long with a great deal of depth. This is a film everyone should see for both the overt and underlying messages regarding political fanaticism and the reprisals of not 'loving thy neighbor.' We agreed that this is by far the best film we've seen all year. Hopefully the Academy will take notice.

    If you only spend your money on one film this summer - and are the type who wants to come away from the theater really pondering what you've just witnessed - this is the film for you.

    9/10 (I would give it a 10, but I don't ever give any film a 10 as I have heard that IMDb doesn't count the 1's or the 10's in the meta-scores.
    6RTTerry

    Good acting but lacking appeal overall

    Copperhead offers an alternative to movies of late, which are inundated with CGI special affects and machine-gun pacing. It is a welcome departure from the current Hollywood format; however that alone does not make it as appealing as it could have been.

    Copperhead's storyline development is more suited as a TV mini-series drama, with a strong emphasis on the dialog and drama–period. The acting alone does not save the film, despite the fact the script is exceptional well done and true to the period, as is expected from director Ron Maxwell. After an hour and a half of character development and setting the stage, the final thirty minutes of the movie leaves you wishing there was more to it. The movie ends as it started–relaxed and waiting for something more.

    The acting and cinematography is worthy of note, but the screenplay-pacing is not enough to propel the film. A little extra effort and this could have been a classic film.

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    • Trivia
      Jason Patric was originally cast as Abner Beech but was dismissed after several weeks of filming by director Ron Maxwell for "failing to take direction". He was replaced by Billy Campbell and the scenes he recorded re-shot.
    • Quotes

      Abner Beech: The way to a woman's heart, boy, ain't by rejecting your own kin and parroting the asinine opinions of her father.

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Copperhead: The War at Home
    • Filming locations
      • New Brunswick, Canada
    • Production company
      • Swordspoint Productions
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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $171,740
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,625
      • Jun 30, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $171,740
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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