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Gettysburg (1993)

"Same Land. Same God. Different Dreams."

6.919934h 14mEN
DramaHistoryWar

Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

4h 14m

Language

EN

Release

October 8, 1993

Director

Ronald F. Maxwell

Official Trailer

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Overview

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the reb...

Cast

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Col. Joshua Chamberlain

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Gen. Robert E. Lee

Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott

Brig. Gen. John Buford

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

Lieut. Thomas D. Chamberlain

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Maj. Gen. George G. Meade

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead

Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Sergeant Buster Kilrain

Andrew Prine

Andrew Prine

Brig. Gen. Richard B. Garnett

Cooper Huckabee

Cooper Huckabee

Henry T. Harrison

Patrick Gorman

Patrick Gorman

Maj. Gen. John Bell Hood

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Gettysburg (1993), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Gettysburg. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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