Question 1

Why was Martin Sheen not on Flight 77 on September 11, 2001?

Accepted Answer

Martin Sheen was prepared to fly from Dulles to LAX if Warner Brothers paid him $1 million to reprise his role as Robert E. Lee, but they passed, so he wasn't on the flight.

Question 2

Which actor was originally considered for the role of Stonewall Jackson before Stephen Lang?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe was the first choice to play Stonewall Jackson but declined, citing a need to return to Australia and take a break from movie making.

Question 3

How did the production handle the large number of Civil War re-enactors in the film?

Accepted Answer

Most Civil War re-enactors volunteered without pay, and in return, the production company agreed to donate at least $500,000 to preserve a Civil War battlefield.

Question 4

What rating did the MPAA originally give Gods and Generals, and how did the director change it?

Accepted Answer

The MPAA originally gave the film an R-rating for extended battlefield violence and gore, but director Ron Maxwell shortened or cut objectionable scenes to get a PG-13 rating.

Question 5

Where were some scenes filmed that had historical significance to the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes were filmed on Robert Duvall's estate in Virginia, which was the site of some Civil War skirmishes.

Question 6

Which actor was originally considered to play Stonewall Jackson before Stephen Lang took the role?

Accepted Answer

Russell Crowe was the first choice to play Stonewall Jackson but declined, citing a need to return to Australia. Stephen Lang, who was rehearsing to play General George Pickett, then took the Jackson role.

Question 7

What unusual arrangement was made with Civil War re-enactors who appeared in the film?

Accepted Answer

Most Civil War re-enactors volunteered without pay. In return, the production company agreed to donate at least $500,000 to preserve a Civil War battlefield.

Question 8

Why was Martin Sheen not on Flight 77 on September 11, 2001?

Accepted Answer

Martin Sheen was prepared to fly from Dulles to LAX if Warner Brothers paid him $1 million to reprise his role as Robert E. Lee. Warner Brothers passed, so he wasn't on that flight.

Question 9

What rating controversy did the film face with the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

The MPAA originally gave the film an R-rating for extended battlefield violence and gore. Director Ron Maxwell cut objectionable scenes to get a PG-13 rating.

Question 10

Where were some scenes filmed that had historical Civil War significance?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes were filmed on Robert Duvall's estate in Virginia, which was the site of some Civil War skirmishes.

Gods and Generals

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