Gods and Generals
“The nation's heart was touched by...”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Gods and Generals - The Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-04
Top Cast
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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
Frankie Faison
Jim Lewis
Miles Fisher
John Beale
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$56M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.23x
-$43.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman, John Frizzell
- Original Title
- Gods and Generals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 39m
- Production Budget
- $56M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.9M
- Production Studios
- Turner Pictures, Antietam Filmworks, Esparza / Katz Productions, Neufeld/Rehme Productions, Mace Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald F. Maxwell
Ronald F. Maxwell, Jeff Shaara
Randy Edelman, John Frizzell
Kees Van Oostrum, William Wages
Corky Ehlers
Ronald F. Maxwell, Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz, Mace Neufeld, Robert Rehme
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald F. Maxwell
Director
Ronald F. Maxwell
Screenplay
Ronald F. Maxwell
Producer
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
Corky Ehlers
Editor
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Richard La Motte
Costume Design
Maurice Whitlock
Costume Design
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Adam Howard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Justin Paul Ritter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jon Townley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gods and Generals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Gods and Generals?
Gods and Generals was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
Who stars in Gods and Generals?
The principal cast of Gods and Generals includes Stephen Lang, Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall, Kevin Conway, C. Thomas Howell.
When was Gods and Generals released and how long is it?
Gods and Generals was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 3h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gods and Generals?
Gods and Generals had a reported production budget of $56M and grossed $12.9M at the worldwide box office (0.23 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Gods and Generals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gods and Generals was composed by Randy Edelman, John Frizzell.
Is Gods and Generals based on a book or true story?
Gods and Generals is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeff Shaara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gods and Generals?
Gods and Generals holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).