| Gettysburg | |
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| Directed by | Ronald F. Maxwell |
| Screenplay by | Ronald F. Maxwell |
| Based on | The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara |
| Produced by | Moctesuma Esparza Robert A. Katz |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kees Van Oostrum |
| Edited by | Corky Ehlers |
| Music by | Randy Edelman |
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| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
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Running time | 254 minutes 271 minutes (director's cut) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million[1] |
| Box office | $12.7 million[2] |
Gettysburg is a 1993 American epic war film about the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. Written and directed by Ronald F. Maxwell,[3] the film was adapted from the 1974 historical novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara.[4] It features an ensemble cast, including Tom Berenger as James Longstreet, Jeff Daniels as Joshua Chamberlain, Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee, Stephen Lang as George Pickett, and Sam Elliott as John Buford.[3]
Originally filmed as a miniseries for TNT, Gettysburg received a limited theatrical release from New Line Cinema under the direction of Ted Turner, who owned both entities. At 254 minutes (4 hours and 14 minutes), it is the longest film released theatrically by a major film studio in the United States.[5][6][7] It received positive reviews from critics, but grossed only $12.7 million on a $20 million budget. It was however considered a hit regardless, due to its immediate TNT premiere ratings success, and subsequent home video sales. A prequel entitled Gods and Generals was released in 2003, also directed by Maxwell and featuring many returning cast members.
- ^ Jubera, Drew (October 9, 1993). "GETTYSBURG: Ted Turner, a cast of thousands and the ghosts of the past". Baltimore Sun. Tribune Company. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ "Gettysburg (1993) - Box Office Mojo". Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- ^ a b "Gettysburg". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ^ Shaara, Michael (1987). The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War (Civil War Trilogy). New York City: Ballantine Books. ISBN 978-0345348104.
- ^ Chuyaco, Joy Jonette (August 27, 2009). "The longest movies ever". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ Boyar, Jay (October 8, 1993). "'Gettysburg': A Miniseries in Movie Duds". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ Jubera, Drew (October 9, 1993). "Gettysburg Ted Turner, a cast of thousands and the ghosts of the past". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2022.