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Gettysburg / Gods and Generals |  | Director: Ronald F. Maxwell
Actors: Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Stephen Lang, Robert Duvall, Jeff Daniels
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 2350
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 473 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 82941
UPC: 012569829411
EAN: 0012569829411
ASIN: B000GW8OA0
Theatrical Release Date: February 21, 2003
Release Date: January 2, 2007
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| • | Key battles of America's Civil War thunder across the screen in two richly scaled, rigorously authentic, powerfully compelling epics based on acclaimed historical novels by Michael Shaara. The tide of the war changes during three fierce days of combat at Gettysburg [Disc 1], the gripping saga of the tactics, command errors and sacrifices behind the bloodiest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. Gods a |
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Product Description
Key battles of America's Civil War thunder across the screen in two richly scaled rigorously authentic powerfully compelling epics based on acclaimed historical novels by Michael Shaara. The tide of the war changes during three fierce days of combat at Gettysburg [Disc 1] the gripping saga of the tactics command errors and sacrifices behind the bloodiest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. Gods and Generals [Disc 2] reveals the spirited allegiances and fierce combat of earlier Civil War struggles framing its tale with the fateful clashes at Bull Run Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. These sprawling films remind us of the people passions and heroism that fanned the flames of a country at war with itself.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/MILITARY & WAR UPC: 012569829411 Manufacturer No: 82941
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 Husband Loved IT! February 5, 2010
Janet French
This was acutally a Christmas present for my husband. I didn't really think that I would enjoy it, but it was entertaining. He really liked it! I think for those Civil War history buffs and those who enjoy war movies, it is great! For me, I enjoyed it, but it was just too long a time to be centered primarily on war and battles.
 The Human Side of the Civil War January 30, 2010
Paul A. Rossi (Westport, NY USA)
We purchased this double DVD set for our 11 year old son who is a Civil War buff, and it has really opened his eyes to the complexities of this war on a human level. While the films are generally historically accurate, their real power lies in how they dramatize the details of the personalities. The acting is excellent and it really illuminates the complexities of the people and the times- the scale of suffering and the contradictions of civil war- brothers fighting brothers, friends fighting friends. Oftentimes so-called enemies shared the same beliefs and opinions as each other on issues central to the very reason of the war (seen here on several occasions regarding the questions of slavery and democracy). Jeff Daniels is excellent as Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the decorated Civil War hero and favorite son of Maine who led the defense of Little Round Top, arguable the pivotal battle of Gettysburg. The late actor Richard Jordan gave a truly inspired performance as General Lewis Armistead. But these are just two of a number of brilliant performances- the entire cast brought their personas to life and wove them into both films perfectly.
Whether a Civil War buff or not, the battle scenes are epic and totally gripping. Both are films that we have enjoyed immensely and would recommend without hesitation.
 War-double Feature. December 17, 2009
Michael J. Cherochak (Bellingham, WA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I purchased this dvd set, I actually never received it.
Amazon did a great job getting the funds back to me.
When I did get to watch the movies-- excellent Civil War flicks.
Gettysburg Van? December 16, 2009
Joe Hooker (PA, USA)
This was a good movie and relatively historically accurate. However if one takes a close look at the scenes during Picketts charge, there is one shot showing the view from the Union lines towards Picketts men coming across the fields. If you look close there is a white van driving down the Emmitsburg Road in the background. It is only visable for several seconds, but it is certainly not horse drawn. Not knocking the flick, just an observation.
A Civil War Enthusiasts Dream December 16, 2009
Robert Wolter (Milwaukee, WI USA)
Although having over 1,000 DVDs (Most from Amazon) first choice would be easy! Gettysburg is a multi Oscar Nominated Ted Turner Production and is the first installment of Turner's Civil War Epic trilogy.
Any one knowing the great suffering of Robert E. Lee with both Digestive Troubles and Angina will marvel at the fantastic preformance of Martin Sheen. Sheen suffers! Every Civil War affeciaenado knows the great reluctance of C.S.A. General James Longstreet (played by Tom Berenger) to fight at Gettysburg. Watching These two great actors playing off of each other and giving the preformances of their lives is a treat not to be missed.
Adding great preformances by Jeff Daniels and C. Thomas Howell as the as the Chamberlain Brothers and by all of the other great actors, the great civil war reinactors and fantastic music by Randy Edelman make this the very best Civil War Epic ever produced. Picketts Charge, like the historic one, has a true cast of thousands.
This product also includes The Prequel Gods and Generals, installment #2 of the great Trilogy. Although fine actors Duvall/Boxleitner are fine as the Lee/Longstreet duo, they cannot possibly match Sheen/Berenger performance. It is my sincerest hope that the great Sheen/Berenger return for the final installment.
Although currently owning both movies on single disc editions,this bargain priced back up was far to good to pass up. When completed, this Trilogy could put Ted Turner on par with George Lukas great Star Wars Trilogies. Three Cheers for Ted Turner.
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