Rough Riders
by John Milius
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Actor: Brad Johnson, Gary Busey, Illeana Douglas, Sam Elliott, Tom BerengerDirector: John Milius
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: John Milius
Producer: Allan A. Apone
Producer: Bunnie Manchester
Producer: Frank Q. Dobbs
Producer: Larry Levinson
Producer: Moctesuma Esparza
Writer: Hugh Wilson
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 240 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-05-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Turner Home Ent
DVD Reviews of Rough Riders
DVD Review: A County Unites
Summary: 5 Stars
The Rough Riders is another in the Turner series of historical films, this time featuring the adventures of Teddy Roosevelt and the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders) in the campaign for Santiago, Cuba. While not completely accurate as to events and timing, the movie is excellent in that it gives you an incite into the personalities of the men involved. Most of the characters are drawn from real life people and as an historian it is interesting to see if you can recognize past and future men of history.
The Spanish American War had a powerful effect of uniting the country in light of the bitterness of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. In watching the movie you see how the people of this country come together in a united purpose, as one people regardless of past associations.
The Rough Riders, as a group, were a typical a mix of Americana. There were the Madison Avenue rich kids who will go on to becomes the captains of future industry, ex-Confederates who like nothing more than a good fight, the outlaws of the wild west, the local county sheriff who trains them, the typical pioneer homesteader and town merchant, Indians from the Sioux and Apache nations, along with Mexicans and the black Buffalo Soldiers all who volunteer to serve in the great adventure in Cuba. Gone are the racist ideas, the hatred between north and south, rich versus poor. They are one command, one people, one nation bound together in service to country. Those of us who have served in time of war will recognize this bond instantly as we remember it all our lives.
The movie is special in that there are no special effects, no CGI graphics. It's all real as portrayed by living history historians dedicated to realism and accuracy of details. The movie stars Tom Berenger known for his role as Longstreet in the Turner movie Gettysburg. Some say his portrayal of Roosevelt is a bit comedic but that is the way Teddy was...brash, overreaching and opinionated. I found it to genuine and well done. Even though this movie is 3 hours in length it is well worth the time spent experiencing this little known part of history.
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DVD Review: Rare Look At Spanish-American War, But Needed Editing
Summary: 3 Stars
This three-hour, made-for-cable TV in America story of Cuban battles in the Spanish-American War was good enough to sit through once but not edited well enough to see it again.
I say "edited" because, after the short stage-coach robbery scene in the first minute or two, nothing much happens for almost an hour. Then, for the rest of the film - 90 to 120 minutes - it's almost non-stop action. After awhile, with only a few very short lulls, you get tired of it. All the shooting and cannons, etc., become too repetitive and get boring.
Also, for those who assume, as I did, that this film is a biography of sorts of Theodore Roosvelt, before he became President of the United States, might be a bit disappointed. You do see him, and he's a major figure in this long story, but there is no real central character in here. The film gives a fair amount of screen time to a handful of people, not just Teddy. There is no real star in this story.
Tom Berenger must have done a pretty good job because I wouldn't have known it was him had I not read about this before seeing it. Whether it was his pronounced choppers, or odd way of speaking, it didn't sound or look like the actor. However, it was good to get some glimpse of what our former President was like as you don't often see "Teddy" portrayed on film.
This also gave us a good insight on the Spanish-American war, another historic event not often seen on film. I wonder how many people even know that "San Juan Hill," which helped make Roosevelt famous, is located in Cuba?
For a TV-film, the action scenes were well-done and it appeared no expenses were spared in making this movie. A little more action in the first hour, and a little less in the next two, would have made this film more interesting.
DVD Review: Praiseworthy
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Rough Riders was a superb movie, the hauntingly beautiful rendition of the 7th cavalry's Garry Owen was a brilliant touch. Long after the movie was over, the tune continued to run through my mind.
Elan Oberon, the wife of the film's director, John Milius, sang the song so well, I am surprised that it has not been made available in MP3 format. I cannot help but wonder what kind of an album this lady could produce.
DVD Review: Tom Berenger nails Roosevelt in every shot!
Summary: 5 Stars
The final battle has yet to be topped. To hell with CG models and fake backgrounds like 300, Lord of the~ pale in comparison. A quote out of Shakespeare tops them all!!! DVD Review: Rough Riders, Well Done!
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie was well thought out and the actors fit the era and personality types perfectly. A grand blend of history and personality. Would recommend highly.
Description of Rough Riders
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.General DVDs
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