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Gettysburg

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This war drama depicts one of the biggest events of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg. The massive three-day conflict begins as Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Martin Sheen) presses his troops north into Pennsylvania, leading to confrontations with Union forces, including the regiment of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels). As the battle rages on and casualties mount, the film follows both the front lines and the strategic maneuvering behind the scenes.
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Gettysburg's reverent approach to history is balanced with the committed work of a talented cast - and the hard-hitting dramatization of a bloody turning point in the Civil War.

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Tom Tunney Sight & Sound The movie's made-for-TV status militates against a convincingly brutal presentation of the battle scenes... Feb 6, 2020 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out It's a movie that parades authenticity, but never settles on its own point of view. Feb 9, 2006 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Variety Gettysburg succeeds as a motion picture event, and as a re-creation of a pivotal chapter of American history. Rated: 5/5 May 28, 2004 Full Review Luke Parker Dr. Filmlove's Film Reviews and Ratings More frenetic than a re-enactment, less assuming than a lecture, and even less sentimental than a Hollywood drama. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 16, 2020 Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Wins the day by giving a detailed account of the three-day battle (for the first time in a feature film), shot on the actual locations where the events took place. [Blu-ray] Rated: 3.5/4 May 30, 2011 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 4/5 Oct 27, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Wes K Its a Great War film Its probably an hour to long and there are some cheesy scenes with people dying but Its also a crazy production of man power so many people on screen at once. Very good. 7.9/10 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/25 Full Review John C Gettysburg is an exemplary film based on the incredible true story of the most pivotal engagement of the Civil War as seen through the eyes of the men who fought there. The superb performances of Jeff Daniels as Joshua Chamberlain and Tom Berenger as James Longstreet are not only Oscar worthy, but truly breath life into a largely forgotten period of American history. With breathtaking practical effects, stunning on-location filming, a beautiful and often emotional score, thousands of reenactors, thought provoking dialogue and internal and external conflicts such as only a war can bring, Gettysburg is a film that both casual viewer and hardcore historian will thoroughly enjoy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Adam P Just brilliant movie. Have watched numerous times and really enjoy this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Richard H This movie describes the Confederate soldiers as heroes fighting for "Virginia" and never really digs into the fact that they were fighting for the right to own and subjugate human beings. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/21/24 Full Review Yves C Saw this one the first time a long long time ago, still an excellent movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Midwest G A masterpiece that will never be outclassed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This war drama depicts one of the biggest events of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg. The massive three-day conflict begins as Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Martin Sheen) presses his troops north into Pennsylvania, leading to confrontations with Union forces, including the regiment of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels). As the battle rages on and casualties mount, the film follows both the front lines and the strategic maneuvering behind the scenes.
Director
Ronald F. Maxwell
Producer
Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz
Screenwriter
Ronald F. Maxwell
Production Co
Warner Bros., TriStar Television, New Line Cinema, Esparza/Katz Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
War, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
4h 14m
Sound Mix
Surround
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