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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Turner Home Ent
Salesrank: 3376
Released: May 30, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
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.Running Time: 183 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: WESTERN/MISC. UPC: 053939758023 Manufacturer No: T7580
Rough Riders Reviews:
Rick and the Rough Riders 
2008-09-02 - The Spanish American war is a bit of history I was not familiar with at all. I knew about Teddy and the charge up San Juan Hill but mostly as legend not history. Now I have a somewhat better understanding of the whys and wherefores regarding this episode of American History. A good friend is in the movie and he encouraged me to watch it and learn this history, simple as it is. I am glad I did. A bit of history lesson via the entertainment industry. I thought the production was excellent, very realistic. I did not fall asleep which I tend to do. A big plus to the movie is of course Sam Elliott. He makes any movie very watchable. Tom Berenger did a great job and I really liked Gary Busey. Coming from the South myself, I could really relate to how his character thought about things.
The Rough Riders
2008-08-08 - I am of Cuban/Spanish descent my great-grandfather, Eduardo Saumell de Vergara, (born in Spain and moved to Cuba as an infant) fought against his ancestors on the side of the Cuban rebels (aka. Mambises). Through the generations his story was told time again to his descendants. My father had his grandfather's machete and scabbard with which he fought. A cousin has seen the film and claims it to be historically accurate. Unfortunately, I cannot purchase the video as it is out of stock. Disappointed!
Great Movie
2008-08-07 - I was actually in this movie, as well as my mom and brothers and sister. It was shot near My hometown Alpine Texas. And my mother played Eli's wife her name is Rebecca Valenzuela
Spanish American War historical mini series 
2008-04-26 - I enjoyed this movie having little knowledge of the Spanish American War. I can't speak to the historical accuracy or any artistic license taken, but I found that the plot flowed well and showed a variety of technologies or war from that period and the "fog of war" at a time when communication was difficult if not impossible in war. I particularly thought Tom Beringer's portrayal of Teddy Roosevelt to be well done and hardly recognized the actor although I enjoy a number of Beringer's other movies. If you enjoy various historical period war movies this is one to add to your collection.
Great Movie
2008-04-07 - This is one of my all time favorite "war" movies. The historical accuracy is pretty good, the action scenes are intense but not too over the top, and the acting is excellent. Both Sam Elliott and Gary Busey are perfectly cast; Elliott as the Arizona Sheriff turned Rough Rider Captain and Busey as the aged and slightly mad General "Fightin' Joe" Wheeler. I loved the inclusion of historically significant issues such as the Spanish-American War's role in healing Southern animosity to the Army and the federal government and the important contribution of "Black Jack" Pershing's "buffalo soldiers." I felt the depiction of Roosevelt was perhaps a bit cartoonish but well acted and extremely entertaining. I enjoyed the attention to terrain and tactics that are so often lacking in many "war" movies but seem to be a staple of Turner productions (Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, The Hunley). The movie creates characters that interest you without having any absurd time-consuming "love story" (ala "Pearl Harbor") to distract you from the real plot. If you are an American History buff I strongly recommend this movie.
