Gettysburg (1993)

Please release extended Collector's version on DVD!!
A five star movie that is a tad diminished in the currently released editions due to lack of a complete and full release in DVD.

The 271-minute version is longer than this theatrical version of 254 minutes, which tends to be the one mostly encountered in DVD. Moreoever, the more extensive Collector's edition, originally sold at a premium price as part of a kit of memorabilia, included the truly longest, most complete version of this great film on VHS (nearly 30 extra minutes), but has never been released on DVD. This version included extended and deleted scenes that were important to story and character development, especially Lee's decision to attack the Union Army despite disadvantageous situation, as well as Buford's defense leading up to Reynold's arrival. The latter scene is instrumental in seeing the role of Reynolds and knowing more about him and the respect he commanded from his troops(not to mention some fine acting). These scenes should never have been cut. Many fans are anxiously awaiting a full release in DVD format that this truly great film warrants.

Gettysburg
I bought this movie for my husband, because he loves civil war history. He loves this movie! I am not a history buff but my husband explained to me that the actual Gettysburg battle only lasted several hours but was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. (He knnows the statistics, but I don't remember how many men were killed.) So it's like the movie happens in real time. He just loves the movie. He watches the DVD over and over. It's a long movie, but he loves it!

Gettysburg
I bought this movie for my husband, because he loves civil war history. He loves this movie! I am not a history buff but my husband explained to me that the actual Gettysburg battle only lasted several hours but was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. (He knnows the statistics, but I don't remember how many men were killed.) So it's like the movie happens in real time. He just loves the movie. He watches the DVD over and over. It's a long movie, but he loves it!