[fieldmarshaldj]

Daniels did at least come across as sane, which apparently was also an act. His portrayal of Col. Chamberlain (and future Maine Republican Governor — the horror !) did more to introduce him to the public and elevate him as a key player at Gettysburg than at any other time.

I noted amongst autograph collectors, prior to the film, Chamberlain’s autograph could be had for a nominal price (say perhaps $50 or less). After the film with Daniels, the price skyrocketed ten times, so now you can’t get an autograph of Chamberlain for under $500.

[BillyBoy]

Col. Chamberlain did have a pretty amazing military career. After seeing those movies, I'm surprised I had never heard of him before the films were made. He also would have been a key figure if they had made a third film about the end of the Civil War and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, as Confederate General John B. Gordon was assigned the task to surrender all arms to Col. Chamberlain. Chamberlain, on his own initiative, ordered his men to come to attention and "carry arms" as a show of respect. Had Gods & Generals not been a box office failure, that would have been a great end to the trilogy.

And moreso than Daniels performance, I also have to give kudos to liberal goofball zillionaire Ted Turner for funding those movies.

Gotta give credit where credit is due.

[LS]

I have to say, his George Washington was also probably the best in “The Crossing,” a terrific movie if you haven’t seen it. The only thing it did not cover-—which was a miraculous achievement in itself-—was Washington’s RE-crossing of the Delaware that night before British reinforcements arrived with some 800 Hessian prisoners in a sub-zero temperature!

[Impy]

Did you buy one before the price hike?