Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition) | 
| Actors: Richard Anderson, Royce D. Applegate, Tom Berenger, Bo Brinkman, Dwier Brown
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  452 reviews
Sales Rank: 1014
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 254
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: 053939613926
ISBN: 078063277X
UPC: 053939613926
EAN: 9780780632776
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: February 3, 2004
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Product Description
Depicts the famous Civil War battle which was the turning point of the war.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: BERENGER/DANIELS/SHEEN
Title: GETTYSBURG
Street Release Date: 06/21/2005
Domestic
Genre: ACTION / ADVENTURE
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Three days in the summer of 1863, at a place called Gettysburg. Although it received a theatrical release, this four-hour depiction of the bloody Civil War battle was shot as a made-for-television film. But no taint of cheapness or shortcuts should stick to this magnificent picture (well, except maybe for those phony-looking mustaches). Based on Michael Shaara's book The Killer Angels, this film takes a refreshingly slow, thorough approach to the intricacies of battle. In ordinary circumstances, those intricacies might seem of importance only to fans of military strategy or Civil War enthusiasts, yet in Gettysburg they come across as the very stuff of life, death, and unexpected heroism. If the film has a problem, it's that it climaxes too early: the first long segment, detailing the struggle of a "civilian soldier," Union Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels), to hold his ground against long odds, is an enthralling piece of moviemaking. Daniels, in a heartbreaking performance, does his best film work. Other cast members include Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, and Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee. Richard Jordan, in his final role, gives a powerhouse performance as Confederate general Lewis A. Armistead. Oh, and you can also try to spot Ted Turner, whose company produced the film, as a Confederate soldier. Writer-director Ronald F. Maxwell seems inspired by the gravity of the battle; long as it is, every moment of Gettysburg is informed by a nobility of purpose. --Robert Horton
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 Hugely disappointed in the quality August 29, 2008
This DVD was horrible quality. It looked like a pirated dvd. Very difficult to watch.
 A Classic Piece of American and Film History August 6, 2008
Gettysburg is a stunning film with strong characterization, amazing action and enthralling epic atmosphere. Jeff Daniels does his best film work ever as the Colonel from Maine who does a desperate bayonet charge to stop the Confederate onslaught. That single event held the line. The other actors are stellar, including Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, and Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee. I especially liked Richard Jordan (Confederate general Lewis A. Armistead) whose dearest friend was in the Union Army. The heartbreak that Jordan conveys in wanting to see his friend, separated by this war is so palpable that it's just heart renching.
This film is a Must See for anyone interested in America and American History.
Keep it with your copy of "Killer Angels". July 31, 2008
Unique and yet lock step with the book it was based on. Both simply fabulous.
History revealed July 26, 2008
This movie is well worth watching more than once. Having recently visited Gettysburg this film bought back memories of my visit as well as rmemberances of my American History class. Very well portayed by the actors as well as the "Reinactors". A must have for history buffs.
Gettysburg July 5, 2008
A Magnificent Production! Remains true to the book on which it is based, "The Killer Angels."
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