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Gods and Generals (2003)

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Overview

Director:
Ronald F. Maxwell
Writers (WGA):
Jeff Shaara (book)
Ronald F. Maxwell (screenplay)
Release Date:
21 February 2003 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Action | Drama | History | War more
Tagline:
The nations heart was touched by.... more
Plot:
Gods and Generals follows the rise and fall of legendary war hero "Stonewall Jackson". The prequel to the 1993 hit Gettysburg. | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Highly recommended; don't listen to the critics. Great film. more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jeff Daniels ... Lt. Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Mark Aldrich ... Adjutant

Stephen Lang ... Lt. Gen. Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson
George Allen ... Confederate Officer

Robert Duvall ... Gen. Robert E. Lee
Keith Allison ... Capt. James J. White

Mira Sorvino ... Fanny Chamberlain
Royce D. Applegate ... Brig. Gen. James Kemper (as Royce Applegate)

Kevin Conway ... Sgt. Buster Kilrain

C. Thomas Howell ... Sgt. Thomas Chamberlain

Matt Letscher ... Col. Adelbert Ames
Mac Butler ... Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker
Frankie Faison ... Jim Lewis
Robert Byrd ... Confederate General (as Robert C. Byrd)

Jeremy London ... Capt. Alexander 'Sandie' Pendleton
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sustained battle sequences.
Runtime:
231 min | Canada:218 min (Ontario) | Sweden:209 min (TV version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
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Trivia:
Stephen Lang also appeared in Gettysburg (1993). However, he does not reprise his original role from "Gettysburg", that of Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett. Instead, he plays Lt. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, who died two months prior to the momentous clash in Gettysburg. Bill Campbell took over the role of Pickett. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the 20th Maine's advance on Marye's Heights, the sun's evening position is correctly shown in the western sky. However, during the retreat, the sun can be seen rising in the eastern sky. more
Quotes:
Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson: You are the first brigade! more
Movie Connections:
Spin off Gods and Generals (2003) (VG) more
Soundtrack:
Rogues March more

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38 out of 47 people found the following comment useful:-
Highly recommended; don't listen to the critics. Great film., 24 February 2003
10/10
Author: Tom Goldrup (Tom-406) from Ben Lomond, CA

Gods and Generals (despite the ravages of many critics) is a very good film. The acting, writing, cinematography are all of top quality. Billy Crystal once said, "We know where we would be without the critics, but where would they be without us?" This film is historically accurate, deeply moving, and with outstanding acting by all concerned. Stephen Lang's performance of Stonewall Jackson should be remembered at Oscar time. Some critics condemn it as being sympathetic with the Southern cause. Jeff Daniels and others give their side in eloquent dialogue for their feelings on the conflict. I suppose Gone With the Wind would be criticized the same if released today. Since the story revolves around Stonewall Jackson it will obviously give his point of view on the subject also. The religious overtones given by the characters of both sides conformed with the religious feelings of the times that is lacking today and as such it gives the critics something else to condemn. And the moving scene with human emotions between Jackson and the little Corbin girl brings the human touch to the character. What is wrong with the critics....they must have slept through most the film. They say it is pro-slavery. There are at least three fine speeches by Martha, Jim Lewis and Lawrence Chamberlain bringing out the wrongness of that issue. Even Jackson says that slavery should be abandoned. Such is a great movie trashed by the critics and they miss the whole reason for this masterpiece. I give it ten stars. See it, and decide for yourself about this film. Every minute of it's close to four hours is worth it. Yep. Yep. And Yep.

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