Overview

Three West Point 1861 generation cadets and friends go on opposite sides after the breakout of The Civil War, with tragic consequences. A subplot involves Lucius, a Shelby Peyton's slave, who kills a slave trader and goes on the run.

Cast

Clive Owen, Laura Linney, Christien Anholt, Andre Braugher, Dan Futterman, Josh Lucas, Penny Johnson Jerald, Stephen Root

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What is "Class of '61" about?

Three West Point 1861 generation cadets and friends go on opposite sides after the breakout of The Civil War, with tragic consequences. A subplot involves Lucius, a Shelby Peyton's slave, who kills a slave trader and goes on the run.

When was "Class of '61" released?

Class of '61 was released in 1993.

Who stars in "Class of '61"?

The cast includes Clive Owen, Laura Linney, Christien Anholt, Andre Braugher.