Across Five Aprils (1990)
A personal quest turns a young boy into a man.
Jethro Creighton (Todd Duffey) is a young man of nine years from Southern Illinois who is growing up during the outbreak of the American Civil War. Helping his father farm is all he really knows. This makes things difficult when his kin fights for the Union Army, as well as the Rebel cause. He doesn't know who what to do. Should he fight for the Yankees, the Rebs, or just continue working on the farm? He has a cousin who is a deserter which he helps with food and a blanket; this is a crime not taken lightly. He writes Abraham Lincoln for advice on the matter. The president responds in a letter which guides him some, but more or less provides him with comfort; when a nine year old is in the midst of war, what is more important?
Cast
- Todd Duffey - Jethro Creighton
- Miriam Byrd-Nethery - Ellen Creighton
- John Touchstone - Matt Creighton
- Hollis McCarthy - Jenny Creighton
- Patrick Cochran - Bill Creighton
Screenplay
- Irene Hunt (Book)
- Kevin Meyer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Across Five Aprils about?
- Jethro Creighton (Todd Duffey) is a young man of nine years from Southern Illinois who is growing up during the outbreak of the American Civil War. Helping his father farm is all he really knows. This makes things difficult when his kin fights for the Union Army, as well as the Rebel cause. He doesn't know who what to do. Should he fight for the Yankees, the Rebs, or just continue working on the farm? He has a cousin who is a deserter which he helps with food and a blanket; this is a crime not taken lightly. He writes Abraham Lincoln for advice on the matter. The president responds in a letter which guides him some, but more or less provides him with comfort; when a nine year old is in the midst of war, what is more important?
- Who directed Across Five Aprils?
- Across Five Aprils was directed by Kevin Meyer.
- Who stars in Across Five Aprils?
- Across Five Aprils stars Todd Duffey, Miriam Byrd-Nethery, John Touchstone, Hollis McCarthy, Patrick Cochran.
- What genre is Across Five Aprils?
- Across Five Aprils is a Drama, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was Across Five Aprils produced?
- Across Five Aprils was produced in United States of America.