"Gettysburg" (1993) has quite a bit to offer, beginning with its impressive cast—Tom Berenger as Longstreat, Martin Sheen portraying Robert E. Lee, Jeff Daniels as Chamberlain, and Sam Elliott in the role of Buford—along with authentic Gettysburg locations, well-executed battle sequences, a dedication to historical accuracy, and thousands of Civil War reenactors. The first section is highlighted by Chamberlain’s d…

I saw this film in a movie theater soon after its release; it had a limited run, so most viewers probably caught it later on cable. The opening sequence, with the introduction of the actors alongside images of the historical people they portray, immediately grabbed my attention. The story comes from Michael Shaara’s novel, *The Killer Angels*. It was one of the initial books I read about the Civil War—a coworker s…