Across Five Aprils (1990)
January 1, 1990Release Date
Plot.
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?
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Cast & Crew.

Todd Duffey
Jethro Creighton

Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Ellen Creighton

John Touchstone
Matt Creighton

Hollis McCarthy
Jenny Creighton

Patrick Cochran
Bill Creighton

Kevin Meyer
Writer / Director

Irene Hunt
Book

David Cloud
John Creighton

David Fritts
Tom Creighton

Stewart Skelton
Cousin Eb

Robert Knott
Wortman

Robert C. Peters
Producer

Alan DerMarderosian
Composer

James W. Wrenn
Cinematographer
