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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.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ron Maxwell
- 2003-02-21
Feb 21, 2003 · 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.
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- Ronald F. Maxwell
- PG-13
- Jeff Daniels
May 28, 1996 · Gods and Generals covers the lead-up to the American Civil War, and the war itself, from 1858 to 1863. Like all the Shaara novels, it focuses on a few primary leaders, in this case, Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Winfield Scott Hancock, and Chamberlain.
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- Paperback
Aug 12, 2014 · Gods And Generals (2003) Official Trailer - Stephen Lang, Robert Duvall Civil War Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.66M subscribers. Subscribed. 1.7K. 419K views 9 years ago....
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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.
