Berringer and Elliott fascinating to me

Rating: Null/10 (3 May 1999)

Perhaps because James Longstreet is one of my favorite Confederate generals, I was particularly pleased with the way Tom Berringer played Longstreet. Only now is he being redeemed historically for the very great corps commander that he was---one of the best in American History.
I also was enamored with Sam Elliott's part as John Buford. I like to think that Buford was every bit as fascinating in real life as Elliott played him in this picture. Sam Elliott and Fess Parker both have the most distinctive and enchanting voices and I never cease to enjoy just hearing them talk in any movie they are in.