Pharaoh's Army tells a side story of the civil war. An important and meaningful side story that encapsulates the entire conflict. Down to earth and hard working folks on both sides of the issue - folks who never had anything to do with the central issue of the war yet had their firmly held beliefs nonetheless - were caught up in the violence.
Kentucky was a neutral state politically but of course, politics can never dictate to a strong willed person what he or she should believe or how to behave and the citizens came down on both sides based on their own personal beliefs. In this film, that divide is laid bare. But the humanity of both sides and even their willingness to find some sliver of good in the "enemy" is also explored.
The story is 10/10. The screenplay is well written, the direction solid and the cinematography, while not special, captures the feel of the time and place. The acting is top notch among the key players. Its an engrossing film. Though it lags a bit in the middle, I was nonetheless riveted. I can strongly recommend it.
I am surprised I never heard of Pharaoh's Army prior to now. But in 1995 I guess I was engrossed in in my career.
I never rate higher than 9 and I am giving this an 8/10. Enjoy.
Kentucky was a neutral state politically but of course, politics can never dictate to a strong willed person what he or she should believe or how to behave and the citizens came down on both sides based on their own personal beliefs. In this film, that divide is laid bare. But the humanity of both sides and even their willingness to find some sliver of good in the "enemy" is also explored.
The story is 10/10. The screenplay is well written, the direction solid and the cinematography, while not special, captures the feel of the time and place. The acting is top notch among the key players. Its an engrossing film. Though it lags a bit in the middle, I was nonetheless riveted. I can strongly recommend it.
I am surprised I never heard of Pharaoh's Army prior to now. But in 1995 I guess I was engrossed in in my career.
I never rate higher than 9 and I am giving this an 8/10. Enjoy.