Civil War Movies Discussion Quiz

Which made-for-TV movie directed by John Frankenheimer focuses on the tensions among Union prisoners of war?

• The General

• Andersonville

• The Hundley

• Ironclad

What is the main theme of Buster Keaton's 'The General'?

• A documentary on Civil War battles

• A romantic story set during the Civil War

• A dramatic portrayal of a train chase

• A comedic take on the Civil War

Which Clint Eastwood movie is considered his favorite by the speakers?

• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• Unforgiven

• The Outlaw Josey Wales

• The Beguiled

What aspect of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' was criticized by the speakers?

• Its cinematography

• Its character development

• Its historical accuracy

• Its soundtrack

Which film is described as having a significant impact on American views of the Civil War?

• Lincoln

• Birth of a Nation

• Glory

• Gettysburg

How does 'Gone With the Wind' differ from 'Birth of a Nation' in its portrayal of the Civil War?

• It is set in a different era

• It is a documentary

• It has a more paternalistic view

• It focuses more on battles

Which actor is noted for having a notably bad Southern accent in 'The Undefeated'?

• John Wayne

• Clint Eastwood

• Rock Hudson

• Charlton Heston

What is the main focus of the film 'Santa Fe Trail'?

• The life of Abraham Lincoln

• The Battle of Shiloh

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry

Which film is based on Wade Hampton's famous beef steak raid?

• Santa Fe Trail

• Major Dundee

• The Undefeated

• Alvarez Kelly

What is the rating given to 'The General' by Gary Gallagher?

• Three cannonballs

• Four cannonballs

• Five cannonballs

• Two cannonballs