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Rough Riders

Tom Berenger (Actor), Sam Elliott (Actor), John Milius (Director) Rated:
NR
Format: DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars 296 customer reviews
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Special Features

  • Commentary by director/co-writer John Milius and executive producer William J. MacDonald

Product Details

  • Actors: Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, Gary Busey
  • Directors: John Milius
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Subtitled
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Subtitles: Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated:
    NR
    Not Rated
  • Studio: Turner Home Ent
  • DVD Release Date: May 30, 2006
  • Run Time: 183 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (296 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000EOTUSA
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,428 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4.0 out of 5 stars"TR," and the "Rough Riders" According to Milius
By G M. Stathis on September 4, 2002
Format: VHS Tape Verified Purchase
As he did in 1975 with "The Wind and the Lion," director and writer John Milius mixes history and adventure in his 1997 production of "Rough Riders," and in both cases the results are enjoyable although over the top at times. Curiously, he focuses on Theodore Roosevelt in both films and creates two of the more interesting interpretations of this famed American. In "Rough Riders," a young and very energetic Roosevelt is played by Tom Berenger (also co-producer) with both distinction and humor. It is perhaps the definitive TR to date. Note, especially TR's opening speech at the Naval War College and his retropsective at the end of the fight for "San Juan Hill." The action scenes are typical Milius, great fun and again at times a bit over the top. The film shifts from overly patriotic to momentary scenes that are clearly critical of American expansionism and jingoism. Milius does make one thing clear, after these events nothing was to be the same. This was a defining moment in American history. Well produced, written and acted, this film could have made it on the big screen rather than television and it should be on DVD! Certainly one of Milius' best efforts, "Rough Riders" is an enjoyable romp.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOutstanding!
By TFR VINE VOICE on May 30, 2004
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John Milius did an absolutely amazing job of putting together a film that depicts the establishment and deployment of the 1st U.S. Vounteer Cavalry. Milius has done wonderful justice to his longtime hero, Theodore Roosevelt, who he once said was the embodiment of everything great about America.
As Americans, we take so much of our heritage for granted. In this day and age of our all-volunteer armed forces, high technology and limited warfare, any discussion of our heritage and sacrifice in the blood our ancestors made is neatly compartmentalized for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. This is a shame.
Sometimes, the people who are supposed to be leading us aren't much help, either. Our elected and appointed officials often flounder in the face of bad press without explanation. The end result is that no one can understand how our government can ask people to fight and die in places far away, for causes that sometimes seem to have more to do with whether or not we can maintain our standard of living than anything else. The wars we fight now seem to be fleeting events that come and go. Tragically, the dead are gone, and life goes on without them.

In his various career incarnations as Governor of New York, the Secretary of the Navy, and as President, Roosevelt was always one to inspire controversy. As a Lieutenant Colonel assigned to the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, he was no different. To Roosevelt, war was not the drudgery of hell on earth, but an enobling excercise, one which all Americans should aspire to. Amusingly, after one visit with Roosevelt, author Mark Twain remarked that it was easy to see the Roosevelt was "cleary insane."
Whether you agree or disagree, Tom Berringer is the perfect Roosevelt.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Right Men at the right time & place
By D. D Lawson on October 3, 2004
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I thought that this film was just glorious! While it starts out very slow and tedious it more than makes up for it by the last 2/3.

The casting was very good as Busey played a very good Gen. Wheeler (although "Fighting Joe" was a much smaller man in size)

Sam Elliot was a perfect match for Bucky O'Neil. That and Tom Beringer made a very fitting performance of Theodore Roosevelt.

(Who has been called a steamroller in trousers, what a stud of a President was he! We sure could use him today!!)By the by TR was awarded a Medal of Honor for his service at San Juan Hill. It was just 82 years late, but thats the Army for you.

The uniforms and weapons were very accurate to my eye as was the use of terrain.All in all I just hope that this film comes out in DVD soon! Well done to all hands involved!
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4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent movie about a "forgotten" War
By J. Collins on April 3, 2000
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"Rough Riders" as you might guess describes the exploits of Teddy Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry unit in the Spanish American War. Berenger, Busey, and Brian Keith all turn in excellent performances as Roosevelt, Joe Wheeler, and the President. However, the movie also shows some excellent research-given that John Milius was a writer as well as director this isn't too surprising. Mr Milius is a weapons collector, and historian as well as a director. The weapons, accoutrements, and uniforms are all authentic for the 1890's. But what I found even more accurate were the Victorian sentiments echoed by the characters: at the beginning of the movie Roosevelt makes a speech about the need for America to assert herself on the world stage as she comes from "warrior races"; later there is a discussion about "the patrician class" needing to be "ennobled" by war. These were commonly held views at the time. The writers wisely refrained from imposing 20th century speech and beliefs on their characters. Certainly the feelings that Americans had at the time about the war would be difficult to understand if they did. The battle sequences are superbly done, while the movie IS about the Rough Riders, the crucial contribution of the all-black 10th Cavalry to the Rough Rider's success both in their early engagements and later at San Juan Hill is well illustrated. However, some scenes were taken right out of every war movie ever made. The first act is basically look-how-this-renegade-band-of-misfits-disdains-army-discipline-to-become-an-outstanding-fighting-organization. I doubt the army of 1898 would have tolerated this anymore than the army of 1998.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsHistory in Action!

Very good movie with some interesting historical perspective. watched it with my grandson and he enjoyed it as well. Good cast and interesting story in a historical setting.

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Published 5 days ago by J. J. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Movie of a little-known incident in US/Cuban History

A very well-done movie of an incident in US and Cuban history that gets little coverage. Berenger does a very creditable imitation of Teddy Roosevelt. Read more

Published 20 days ago by Clifton W. McCullough
5.0 out of 5 starsCalled the best war movie ever made

Called the best war movie ever made, it's certainly in the top ten. Aside from the oversize eyeglasses, Tom Berenger is totally convincing as Teddy Roosevelt. Read more

Published 1 month ago by BOB CHATTIN
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

One of the best movies I have ever seen. Tom Berenger IS Teddy Roosevelt.

Published 1 month ago by Forrest Price
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Different perspective from the history books.

Published 1 month ago by Michael Rosenstock
5.0 out of 5 stars"Bully Bully!"

Great portrayal of a true American, saw it when it aired on TNT, glad I could purchase it and watch it anytime I see Hillary Clinton and think, Teddy would have killed her the... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Steven D Hoberg
5.0 out of 5 starsDon't miss out on this one

Great DVD! Worth while.

Published 2 months ago by B. Sabaini
5.0 out of 5 starsInspiring mostly accurate film of the Rough Riders

If you're a TR fan or like this period in US history you'll enjoy this film.
Overall a good narrative of how the rough riders were formed and how they came from all walks of... Read more

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