Field of Lost Shoes
Field of Lost Shoes is a 2014 American war drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Dave Kennedy and Thomas Farrell. The film stars Nolan Gould, Lauren Holly, Jason Isaacs, Tom Skerritt, Keith David and David Arquette. It is based on the true story of a group of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute who participated in the Battle of New Market against Union forces during the American Civil War on May 15, 1864. The film's title refers to the large number of soldiers' boots left on the battlefield due to the muddy conditions during the battle. Ten VMI cadets died in the battle.
Plot
Based on a true story, it follows a group of teenage cadets at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) who are called upon at the Battle of New Market, in May 1864, to help defend the Shenandoah Valley.
More details
| author | Dave Kennedy Thomas Farrell |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Virginia |
| director | Sean McNamara |
| editor | Jeff Canavan |
| genre | crime drama |
| keywords | based on a true story virginia military institute |
| musicBy | Frederik Wiedmann |
| producer | Dave Kennedy Thomas Farrell |
| productionCompany | Brookwell McNamara Entertainment |
| theme | war |