It is too afraid of reality to depict truths. Rather it hides behind a facade of being artistically 'old filmy' in styling; as too paint the whole in the romanticised vision (whitewash) held by those that love the idea of the Civil War. It was rather unbearable to say the least.
Top Cast
Stephen Lang
Lt. Gen. Thomas Stonewall Jackson
Jeff Daniels
Lt. Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Robert Duvall
Gen. Robert E. Lee
Kevin Conway
Sgt. Buster Kilrain
C. Thomas Howell
Sgt. Thomas Chamberlain
Jeremy London
Capt. Alexander 'Sandie' Pendleton
Matt Letscher
Col. Adelbert Ames
Brian Mallon
Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock
Bo Brinkman
Maj. Walter Taylor
Bruce Boxleitner
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
William Sanderson
Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill
Billy Campbell
Maj. Gen. George Pickett
Ryan Cutrona
Brig. Gen. Marsena Patrick
Mia Dillon
Jane Beale
Justin Dray
George Jenkins
Robert Easton
John Janney
Reviews
***Way better than "Gettysburg"*** Even though I love the Civil War I waited a full six and a half years before catching the prequel "Gods and Generals" (2003). Why? Because 1993's "Gettysburg" was so unimpressive. While "Gettysburg" has some worthwhile scenes it was merely okay on a whole, and sometimes downright tedious. How the filmmakers made the Civil War's biggest battle boring (generally speaking) is…
FAQ about Gods and Generals
What is Gods and Generals about?
Follows the personal and professional life of Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.
When was Gods and Generals released?
Gods and Generals was released in 2003.
What genres does Gods and Generals belong to?
Gods and Generals is categorised as Drama, History, War.
Who stars in Gods and Generals?
The cast of Gods and Generals includes Stephen Lang, Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall, Kevin Conway, C. Thomas Howell.