sweeping drama with great set and costume and performance though some folk be channel rhett and scarlett and melanie and even lady macbeth . patrick swayze and james read be excellent a two men try to maintain a friendship despite the tie of family and location . splendid villains you will want them all to come to a very bad end . lot of strong female character in this one both good and bad . secondary story line also be well develop . several cameo by major star of past era . good representation of history and conflict for those catch between friendship and politics . curl up on a rainy day with your dvd or vhs player and drink of choice with this one . a lap rug and a cat would be optional .