Product Details

• Actors: General Ulyses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee
• Format: NTSC, Black & White, Color
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: A & E
• Run Time: 150.0 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B000H896AU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #387,552 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

It was the gravest crisis in American history. For four bitter years, Union and Confederate troops battled to determine the fate of a divided nation, with the outcome unclear until the very end. THE LAST DAYS OF THE CIVIL WAR explores this critical period through five original programs. April 1865: The Month That Saved America, based on Jay Winik's bestselling book, chronicles the remarkable succession of events leading from the fall of Richmond to Appomattox. Civil War Journal: Tragedy at Cold Harbor details the brutal, 10-month battle many feel was the war's turning point.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars The man playing US Grant also plays in the Surrender at Appomattox Video November 10, 2009

By George R. Wills

This was not a poorly done film, save in that they had access to one of my 'generals', General Grant (the Grant from my film on Amazon.com entitled the Surrender at Appomattox (2007)). Tony Daniels is an excellent Grant, and our Lee, Dave Palmer, is the best Lee I have worked with to date ( I have also worked with the Lee in this film, in my early works, but I now work exclusively with Dave Palmer).

My one main hang-up with this film is that the generals are not showcased as well as they deserve to be seen... Powers Booth styled voiceovers are okay, but these men with whom I work, (Tony Daniels, in this film) have the actual surrender memorized! To not use them to the best advantage was a waste of great talent. I know. Tony and Dave do this several times a year, and absolutely live the parts!