The Civil War (1990) is a documentary, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Civil War online in HD.
The Civil War — Storyline
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman, Paul Roebling, Garrison Keillor, George Black
The Civil War — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1990-09-23 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Genre | Documentary, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.9/10 (135 votes) |
The Civil War — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Cause: 1861 (1990-09-23) — Beginning with a searing indictment of slavery, this first episode dramatically evokes the causes of the war, from the Cotton Kingdom of the South to the northern abolitionists who
- E2: A Very Bloody Affair: 1862 (1990-09-24) — 1862 saw the birth of modern warfare and the transformation of Lincoln's war to preserve the Union into a war to emancipate the slaves. Episode Two begins with the political infigh
- E3: Forever Free: 1862 (1990-09-24) — This episode charts the dramatic events that led to Lincoln's decision to set the slaves free. Convinced by July 1862 that emancipation was now morally and militarily crucial to th
- E4: Simply Murder: 1863 (1990-09-25) — The nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg comes to two climaxes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackso
- E5: The Universe of Battle: 1863 (1990-09-25) — This episode opens with a dramatic account of the turning point of war: the Battle of Gettysburg, the greatest ever fought in the Western Hemisphere. For three days 150,000 men wil
- E6: Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 (1990-09-26) — Episode six begins with a biographical comparison of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and then chronicles the extraordinary series of battles that pitted the two generals against
- E7: Most Hallowed Ground: 1864 (1990-09-26) — The episode begins with the presidential election of 1864 that sets Abraham Lincoln against his old commanding general, George McClellan. The stakes are nothing less than the survi
- E8: War Is All Hell: 1865 (1990-09-27) — The episode begins with William Tecumseh Sherman's brilliant march to the sea, which brings the war to the heart of Georgia and the Carolinas and spells the end of the Confederacy.
- E9: The Better Angels of Our Nature: 1865 (1990-09-27) — This extraordinary final episode of The Civil War begins in the bittersweet aftermath of Lee's surrender and then goes on to narrate the horrendous events of five days later when,
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Civil War have? 1 season(s) with 9 episodes.
Where can I watch The Civil War? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.