The Battle of Gettysburg(1955)
The Battle of Gettysburg Synopsis
This film was shot entirely at the Gettysburg National Military Park, where the decisive battle of the American Civil War was fought. Leslie Nielsen narrates the story while contemporary songs and the sounds of battle are heard in the background. The sites of the various engagements, the statues of the leaders of the Northern and Southern troops, and the battlefield cemetery are featured. President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is read at the end.
The Battle of Gettysburg (1955) is a documentary, history and war film directed by Herman Hoffman, released on December 1, 1955 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Leslie Nielsen and Frank Ferguson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Herman Hoffman
- Writers:
- Dore Schary
- Producers:
- Dore Schary
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of Gettysburg Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Herman Hoffman, written by Dore Schary, produced by Dore Schary.
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The Battle of Gettysburg Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Battle of Gettysburg – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Battle of Gettysburg?
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The main cast of The Battle of Gettysburg (1955) includes Leslie Nielsen and Frank Ferguson. The film was directed by Herman Hoffman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of Gettysburg released?
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The Battle of Gettysburg was released on December 1, 1955 and runs for 30m.
Is The Battle of Gettysburg worth watching?
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The Battle of Gettysburg (1955) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.