April, 1865. A wounded Confederate sergeant (superbly played by James Gregory) who's walking down a desolate dirt road along with a bunch of other maimed soldiers from both sides stops for some water at a crumbling mansion owned by the lonely and anguished Lavinia Godwin (a sound and touching performance by Joanne Linville).
Director Elliot Silverstein offers a flavorsome evocation of the 19th century period setting along with a strong brooding gloomy and melancholy mood. Rod Serling's thoughtful script makes a potent statement about the futility and wastefulness of war. Gregory and Linville do excellent work in the lead roles, Rex Holman has a memorable bit as a shell-shocked soldier, and Austin Green contributes a stand-out turn at the very end as Abraham Lincoln. Kudos are also in order for Fred Steiner's forlorn score and the typically sharp cinematography by George T. Clemens. A powerful show.
Director Elliot Silverstein offers a flavorsome evocation of the 19th century period setting along with a strong brooding gloomy and melancholy mood. Rod Serling's thoughtful script makes a potent statement about the futility and wastefulness of war. Gregory and Linville do excellent work in the lead roles, Rex Holman has a memorable bit as a shell-shocked soldier, and Austin Green contributes a stand-out turn at the very end as Abraham Lincoln. Kudos are also in order for Fred Steiner's forlorn score and the typically sharp cinematography by George T. Clemens. A powerful show.