Rough Riders
This edition has the movie spanning two discs, but will be shipped together and treated as only one title on your ZipList.
In 1898 the US government, led by Theodore Roosevelt (Tom Berenger) back when he was still a young, ambitious Naval Secretary, intervenes on the side of the Cuban rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule. Always ready for action, Roosevelt leaves the confines of the sidelines and forms a volunteer cavalry regiment which later became infamously known as the "Rough Riders." Roosevelt's regiment brings together volunteers from all corners of the nation to fight against a far superior adversary in one of the most rousing victories in American history.
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Good historical drama and adventure - whp123
Teddy Roosevelt was made famous by his leadership of the Rough Riders in the taking of San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War. For anybody who is interested in that part of American history, this DVD offers a rousing account of that action.
For the most part, the depiction is historically accurate, well acted, and done with high production values.Fine Account Of Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" - bwod
This is a first-rate production made for Ted Turners's televion stations. Featuring Tom Berenger in the pivotal role of Teddy Roosevelt, the 2-disc movie (183 min), shows how his energy and drive led to the creation of the 600-man expeditionary force that went to Cuba to fight the Spanish, who had imperious designs on the island and the United States.
The first disc focuses on the recruiting and training of this illustrious group of fighters, while the second focuses on the actual battles, leading up to the taking of San Juan Hill, a charge made up of one horse and roughly 400 Americans who were being made into ground meat, until Roosevelt's famous assault on the heights, leading them into eternal fame, historically.
With a great cast, screenplay, and direction, "The Roughriders" looks great, and is a worthwhile addition to anyone's Ziplist. Two thumbs up!
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Good historical drama and adventure - whp123
Teddy Roosevelt was made famous by his leadership of the Rough Riders in the taking of San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War. For anybody who is interested in that part of American history, this DVD offers a rousing account of that action.
For ...Fine Account Of Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" - bwod
This is a first-rate production made for Ted Turners's televion stations. Featuring Tom Berenger in the pivotal role of Teddy Roosevelt, the 2-disc movie (183 min), shows how his energy and drive led to the creation of the 600-man expeditionary force that ...