Gettysburg
– Summer 1863. The Confederacy pushes north into Pennsylvania. Union divisions converge to face them. ..
Summer 1863. The Confederacy pushes north into Pennsylvania. Union divisions converge to face them. The two great armies clash at Gettysburg, site of a theology school. For three days, through such legendary actions as Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge, the fate of "one nation, indivisible" hangs in the balance.
08 Oct 1993
English
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Ron Maxwell
Michael Shaara (novel), Ron Maxwell (screenplay)
Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Stephen Lang, Richard Jordan
The four and 1/4 hour depiction of the historical and personal events surrounding and including the decisive American civil war battle features thousands of civil war re-enactors marching over the exact ground that the federal army and the army of North Virginia fought on. The defense of the Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge are highlighted in the actual three day battle which is surrounded by the speeches of the commanding officers and the personal reflections of the fighting men. Based upon the novel 'The Killer Angels'.
1 win & 1 nomination.
Turner Home Entertainment