Buford's Cavalry

John Buford used his cavalry to prevent Lee from taking the high ground on the first day at Gettysburg. Here Buford, played by Sam Elliot, readies for battle

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• Buford
• Elliot
• Gettysburg
• movie
• devil to pay

[Royalmerc]

This is one of my favorite parts in Gettysburg. Thanks for the up load :D

[therealrevo]

@Royalmerc You are welcome. It is one of my favorites too but I have about ten favorite parts of this great movie.

[3mate1]

Sam will forever epiomise the old canpaigner for his portrayal of Buford in this flick. god damn it's like Sam was born for the part. "we'll charge, valiantly... And be butchered, valiantly. Later men with top hats and gold watch fobs will thump their chests and say what a brave charge it was."

[JTBenge41]

I still get teary eyed watching this.

[GramajoDarvin]

Buford should get more recognition on the battle of gettysburg, he prevented the REBS from getting the high ground but GOOD MOVIE

[jobu88]

Sam Elliott was born to play this role. Awesome.

[ferroxian]

The MUSIC! As same and his officers dismounted from their horses...just before Sam gave his most eloquent speech! It is only a few chords BUT it pulled the moment into the mood to be presented...to be hit my such a well acted role and oratory! Some hellacious directing and scoring is evident here...and SAM...OMG!

[AUG351]

@vlotom What about William Barksdales charge at the Peach Orchard. One Union colonel said "It was the grandest charge that was ever made by mortal man" They pushed all the way to Plum Run and were counter attacked by Colonel George L. Willards brigade. Barksdale was wounded 12 times and his last words were "Tell my wife am killed, but we fought like hell"

[mark10483]

loved this movie but chamberlins charge was my fav part

[ferroxian]

@3mate1 YOU are SO very right my friend...his words and expression....OMG!!!

[kaze987]

Love it! I marathoned the movie one weekend I was sick and this scene stayed in my mind for a long time.

[vlotom]

@ThePac5462 Buford, Chamberlain, and Custer were the 3 heroes of the Gettysberg battle....each in their own way. Buford for holding the high ground, Chamberlain for his bayonet charge, and Custer for holding the flank against Jeb Stuart's Cavalry on the flank during Pickett's charge...which sadly they never show in this awesome movie.

[warwolfii]

I'm a military historian specializing in World War II, but Gen. Buford has always been one of my heroes. "There'll be the devil to pay!" I first read about this magnificent soldier when I was about twelve years old. Sam Eliot does such a fine job bringing Gen. Buford to life! Thank you for posting this. I have the movie but I just love to come on here and watch this scene.