Posted by Stephen Craig on August 31, 2000 at 07:35:38:
In Reply to: Re: Gettysburg movie posted by Frank Bodden on August 22, 2000 at 00:24:34:
: : I'm surprised this site is not used more! I check it every day, but there is little if no activity. Just watched the movie Gettysburg last eve (probably my 5th time, but it's been awhile) with a friend who has only ever seen it once. I pointed out some different things to him, talked history, etc. but since Civil War is not my real expertise (I seem to know a lot about 18th century stuff!!!!), I felt inadequate at times. However, it is certainly, in my opinion, one of the finest movies ever made. I seem to remember, though, several historians telling me that the battle scenes with Chamberlain on Little Round Top, really didn't happen that way. Comments??
I have a big interest in the American Civil War,but my big thing would be Custers last stand.Last week I watched 'Gettysburg' for the 5th or 6th time.I think its just brilliant.My favourite parts are Chamberlains charge down Little Round Top especially when daniels shouts for bayonets!(I'm going to do a bit more reading to find out for myself just how accurate that scene is)After watching the film for the first time I became very interested in James Longstreet.In 1998 I visited the Confederate muesem in New Orleans and I pasted comment on why there were on photos or painting of Longstreet there.I was then informed that he is viewed as a traitor in the south.Very sad!!I will be travelling from N.Ireland in Nov to visit Gettysburg and hopefully find out a bit more.finally do you know if there is a directors cut of the film.Please reply!