In the Midst of Life

In the Midst of Life

1963 · 95 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, War

This Civil War anthology adapts three Ambrose Bierce stories "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chickamauga" and "The Mockingbird."

Directed by Robert Enrico · Written by Robert Enrico

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