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Gods and Generals is a 2003 American epic war drama film written and directed by Ronald F. Maxwell. It is an adaptation of the 1996 novel of the same name by Jeffrey Shaara and prequel to Maxwell's 1993 film Gettysburg. Most of the film was personally financed by media mogul Ted Turner.
Feb 21, 2003 · A film about the rise and fall of Confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, starring Stephen Lang, Robert Duvall and Jeff Daniels. Based on the novel by Jeff Shaara, the film depicts the battles and personalities of the American Civil War.
- (17K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Ron Maxwell
- 2003-02-21
A sweeping epic charting the early years of the Civil War and how campaigns unfolded from Manassas to the Battle of Fredericksburg. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
A Civil War film that focuses on military strategy, generals and religion, with little attention to slavery or social issues. The review criticizes the film's historical accuracy, impartiality, pacing and dialogue, and compares it to a special issue of American Heritage.
Feb 21, 2003 · A prequel to Gettysburg, this film depicts the early battles of the Civil War and the motivations of the generals. Critics panned the film for its two-dimensional characters, self-righteousness and pro-Confederate slant.
- (121)
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- PG-13
- Jeff Daniels
Based on the best-selling historical novel by Jeff Shaara, "Gods and Generals" covers the events of the American Civil War before the climactic battle of Gettysburg.
PG-13. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 1.1K. A sweeping epic charting the early years of the Civil War and how campaigns unfolded from Manassas to the Battle of Fredericksburg,...
