Where were the West Point scenes filmed in North and South?

Jefferson College
Since modern West Point bears little physical resemblance to the Academy of 1842, the West Point scenes were filmed at Jefferson College outside Natchez, Mississippi.

Did Patrick Swayze star in North and South?

Patrick Swayze: Lesley Anne Down remembers her ‘North and South’ co-star’s passion and happiness. Lesley Anne Down, who co-starred with Patrick Swayze in the 1985 mini-series North and South, spoke to EW following his death.

Is North South historically accurate?

The mini-series reportedly is historically accurate down to the Confederate uniform buttons, and the great battles were nitpicked for accuracy to convey the horror of the war.

Where was North and South filmed 1985?

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCSC) – It’s been 24 years since “North and South” was filmed at Boone Hall Plantation.

What happened at Boone Hall Plantation?

Over the period, Boone Hall successfully grew indigo, cotton, peach, pecan, and several other crops. In fact, it was the leading supplier of US pecans by the end of the 19th century. It is one of America’s oldest working plantations!

What movies were filmed at Boone Hall Plantation?

Filming Location Matching “Boone Hall Plantation – 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA” (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)

• The Notebook (2004)
• Days of Our Lives (1965– )
• North and South, Book I (1985)
• North and South, Book II (1986)
• Scarlett (1994)
• Queen (1993)
• America (1972–1973)

Were James Read and Patrick Swayze friends?

“We spent a lot of time together and became quite close while shooting ‘North and South,’ ” Read said of Swayze, who died of cancer in 2009. “We lost touch in later years, but I’ll always remember him fondly.”

Who played Patrick Swayze’s love interest North and South?

Kirstie Alley
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Where was John Jakes North and South filmed?

Filmed over five months, primarily in Charleston, S.C. and Natchez, Miss., the mini-series is budgeted at about $25 million, or nine episodes worth of ”Miami Vice. ” As television, ”North and South,” set in the 25 years leading up to the Civil War, is alternately tedious and compelling.

Is the movie North and South based on a book?

North and South is the title of three American television miniseries broadcast on the ABC network in 1985, 1986, and 1994. Set before, during, and immediately after the American Civil War, they are based on the 1980s trilogy of novels North and South by John Jakes.

What was filmed at Boone Hall Plantation?

Days of Our Lives (1965– )

Was Gone With the Wind filmed at Boone Hall Plantation?

Several blockbuster movies and TV series have been filmed at Boone Hall Plantation including The Notebook (2004), Scarlett (1994), Queen (1993), and North & South: Books 1 & 2 (1985 and 1986). It is also known that the “Avenue of Oaks” at Boone Hall inspired the avenue at Twelve Oaks in “Gone With The Wind”!

What happened to North and South TV series?

North and South ran one whole week as did the sequel North and South Book II, Love and War. Book III Heaven and Hell ran only 3 nights and were not that big a deal as the first two books in the series. It was as if though ABC TV wanted to wrap up all loose ends that went undone with the first two series.

Is there a behind-the-scene look at the north and South trilogy?

My recent viewing of my “NORTH AND SOUTH Trilogy” DVD set, led me to the “Special Feaures” section that featured a behind-the-scene look at the television miniseries trilogy.

What is the original title of North and South?

Italiano (Italia) Português (Brasil) Español (España) Español (México) North & South: Book 1, North & South Original title: North and South TV Mini Series 19851985 TV-PGTV-PG 9h21m IMDb RATING 8.1/10 10K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 1,826 126 Episode guide Cast & crew User reviews Trivia IMDbPro All topicsAll topics DramaHistoryRomance

What is the north and South mini series?

This mini series is the first in three mini series based on John Jakes’s civil war novels. North and South ran one whole week as did the sequel North and South Book II, Love and War. Book III Heaven and Hell ran only 3 nights and were not that big a deal as the first two books in the series.