Although George and Orry badly want peace between north and south, there is no escape from the inescapable fate. Northern abolitionists demand the end of slavery while the south demands secession and separation from the "damn Yankees". Years pass by and the relations between north and south are not that calm as in the past. Their love cannot be fulfilled, and they only meet in secret. Yet, the love of Orry's life, Madeline gets married to Justin LaMotte (David Carradine), the rich cruel owner of a nearby plantation in South Carolina. A few years later, the friendship of Orry and George spread to the friendship of their families, the Mains from South Carolina and the Hazards from Pennsylvania. in the Mexican War at Churubusco, where George saves Orry's life. From that time, Orry and George are best friends and help each other at every moment, they fight for the U.S.
On his way northwards, in very strange circumstances, he meets two people who will play a decisive role in his life: beautiful lady Madeline Fabray (Leslie-Anne Down), who Orry helps and with whom he falls in love, and a "Yankee", George Hazard (James Read), by whom Orry is helped, and who is also on his way to West Point Academy. A South Carolinian young man, Orry Main (Patrick Swayze), leaves his rich home for West Point Academy.
Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War.ġ842, a special summer day at the huge plantation of Mont Royal.
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