The Battle of Gettysburg

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 1, 1955

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast

Leslie Nielsen,Frank Ferguson

Director

Herman Hoffman

Writer

Dore Schary

Producer

Dore Schary

Cinematography

George J. Folsey

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0047862