# Gettysburg (1993)

> A solemn, expansive Civil War epic portrays the Battle of Gettysburg through the leaders and soldiers whose decisions transformed a three-day clash into a national turning point.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5723

## Facts

- Runtime: 254 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Ronald F. Maxwell
- Cast: Jeff Daniels, Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen, Sam Elliott, Stephen Lang, C. Thomas Howell, Richard Anderson, Richard Jordan
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107007/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: reverent, grave, reflective, history viewing, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history, where bravery and sacrifice collide on the battlefield.

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