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Rough Riders (TV 1997)Undersecretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt resigns to form a volunteer militia unit called "The Rough Riders" to fight in the Spanish American War. Director:John Milius |
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| Tom Berenger | ... | ||
| Sam Elliott | ... |
Capt. Bucky O'Neil
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| Gary Busey | ... | ||
| Brad Johnson | ... |
Henry Nash
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| Illeana Douglas | ... |
Edith Roosevelt
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| Chris Noth | ... |
Craig Wadsworth
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| Brian Keith | ... | ||
| George Hamilton | ... | ||
| R. Lee Ermey | ... | ||
| Nick Chinlund | ... | ||
| Dale Dye | ... |
Col. Leonard Wood
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| Holt McCallany | ... |
Hamilton Fish
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| Geoffrey Lewis | ... |
Eli
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| James Parks | ... |
William Tiffany
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| Dakin Matthews | ... |
Wadsworth, Sr.
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In 1898 the US government decided to intervene on the side of the Cuban rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule. Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt decides to experience the war first hand by promoting and joining a volunteer cavalry regiment. The regiment, later known as the Rough Riders, brings together volunteers from all corners of the nation and all walks of life. When Roosevelt and his men finally land on Cuba, they face ambush, intense enemy fire, and a desperate, outnumbered charge up a defended hill. Written by Anonymous
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rough riders | regiment | theodore roosevelt | cuba | spanish american war |Parents Guide:
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20 July 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Teddy Roosevelt & the Rough Riders See more »Company Credits
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Affinity Entertainment, Esparza / Katz Productions, Larry Levinson Productions See more »
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Henry Nash: I miss you, boys. Been more that twenty years. My God, we were young. Well, it was a young country then, full of promise and hope. Anything was possible then if you were an American.
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(uncredited)
18th Century British drinking and marching song
Performed at the train departure of the Rough Riders
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The true story of Lt. Pershing was that he was in charge of the Buffalo Solidiers with TR, he would later become General of the Army in World War I. See more »Goofs
When the captured machine gun is used by the rough riders to target San Juan Hill, Roosevelt orders them to "elevate 20 meters". Any US army commands given in 1898 would have been in feet, moreover the cowboys would have not known what 20 meters was. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Henry Nash: I miss you, boys. Been more that twenty years. My God, we were young. Well, it was a young country then, full of promise and hope. Anything was possible then if you were an American.
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"Garry Owen"(uncredited)
18th Century British drinking and marching song
Performed at the train departure of the Rough Riders
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Tom Berenger as Theodore Roosevelt! Is this guy an ACTOR or what?!? He's got Teddy's look & demeanor down pat. He certainly does his research!
Crux of the film - A volunteer rag-time bunch of men become soldiers trained by Buck O'Neil (the ever-outdoorsy M-A-N of the cowboy/war-type flicks, Sam Elliot). Goodrich & Tiffany are just some of the now famous names who went down in history fighting this war on San Juan Hill. Besides the rich & priviledged there were outlaws & everyday men. And who led them up that hill? Tom Berenger as Theodore Roosevelt himself. It's something how he can change his look in practically every film he's in. Just before this one, he was The Substitute. He looked older, grayish hair, wrinkles in his face. As Teddy, his skin is so smooth, his hair not gray at all & has a much younger stance. I know make-up & hair dye can do wonders (& Berenger's wife was the person on the set to do it here) but what a transformation!
Gary Busey is not one of my favorite actors but he's got the energy & craziness for his role as Joe Wheeler here, in command & in pursuit! Go buy this film & enjoy the thrill of acting!