Armistead Update 10

[@HistoryBuff1973]

I love the way Longstreet just let him vent, didn't shame him, didn't interrupt him. A Man needs friends like that in His life. Such great acting in this scene, wow. Richard Jordan was a great Actor.

[@Daniel-sh3os]

Yeah, I miss him. I didn't realize at the time that he was dying of cancer. I loved in films like "The friends of Eddie Coyle".

[@matthew-jy5jp]

What makes this movie so good is that it was taken from the killer angels. And you can get a better sense of the men through their dialogue. But none of this dialogue is actually historical. The fact that Louis armisted and general Hancock knew each other is the only historical pop of this whole scene. But I totally agree. Tom and Richard are both incredible actors. And Gettysburg is one of the best movies detecting the Civil War.

[@andrewwaldock]

Great seeing this as the top comment. Just rewatched the 4 hour Director's Cut of Gettysburg with my father yesterday, and commented the same thing. This has sadly become a rarity among men. I feel like most would've been inclined to interrupt Armistead about a dozen times. Sometimes we aren't looking for advice, opinions, or what you would do...sometimes we just need another man whom we respect to listen.

[@thomasbrennan6303]

Maybe he felt a little awkward.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

It's sad the late RJ left us far too soon😔 He was a really good actor. R.I.P.😇

[@jkmorrison1013]

what a tremendous actor Richard Jordan was!

[@theefrankguy]

Richard Jordan's last and best role!!!.

[@joshhonaker3085]

absolutely and had cancer while making this

[@Matthew-sw4ie]

Richard Jordan nailed this part. Plus he was dying inside of cancer. He should have got an oscar.

[@matthewnichols3533]

I think Richard Jordan had cancer at this time. And still nailed it. Priceless

[@Vladpryde]

Yes, dying of an inoperable brain tumor. He died shortly after the release of this film in 1993. Quite a scene.

[@JeffreyMetcalfe]

One of the finest acting roles ever by Richard Jordan. The emotion he portrays is so REAL and the delivery of his lines was superb. RIP. He deserved several awards for this movie. His finest hour as an actor in my opinion.

[@loge10]

Just gets me every time. One of the most moving scenes in this or any movie. Richard Jordan hits this one out of the ball park. A great - and versatile - actor.

[@robertbruce6865]

...and, he was dying as he played this role. Just amazing.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

I feel a deep sense of sadness and loss for all these men. Just think of the 650000 men who died, And what their lives could have been. You're talking about future teachers and presidents and doctors. It is an absolute tragedy that this happened. And anyone who talks about a second one doesn't have any understanding of the first 1. And anyone that calls confederates traitors doesn't understand the subject matter. They were all Americans they shared the same historic past. And should not be judged just by being confederates. They are Americans just like we are today. It took this huge tragedy to make these people realize that We Are One and undivided.

[@dannythomas417]

​@@matthew-jy5jpSpeaking of which, Hancock did run for president once.

[@loge10]

​@@robertbruce6865I can understand where a scene that is so full of life amidst horror and carnage can be taken to the highest level by an actor who is dying, especially when such a great actor to deal with...

[@robertbruce6865]

@@loge10 I thought that Jordan did an excellent job playing Albert Speer in the early 80’s. Speer is one of my more fascinating historical interests.

[@Don18k]

As a Brit I often watch these scenes of Old America, that close stock of brothers prepared to do that which Destiny calls them, unspoken yet known and numbered by all, the flags and the furies, the call the Battle, the smell of Death and that of Victory, even when the side that wins is smaller than its opponents. These same loyalties passing down through the generations, one blood and the one heart that beats . . .

[@azpowerhitter]

well said.

[@jayjohnson9996]

I love this scene when General Armistead reminisce about his dear old friend General Hancock. Watching this scene had brought tears to my eyes thinking about how these guys went to West Point together and serve together before the war started.

[@gonzaleo]

Countrymen fighting each other is tragic

[@mmm091000]

Anybody fighting each other tragic.

[@shelbychambers307]

Loved this movie I felt so sorry for Armistead did research on him

[@carolcraig2580]

Richard Jordan should have won an Academy Award for his performance. I was at the 30th anniversary of the movie last weekend, and wished Richard could have been there too...

[@gasripper2]

His father died at Fort McHenry fighting the British.

[@SueProv]

Lewis Armistead was born in 1817 after the battle of Fort McHenry so his father was alive and died at the age of 72 in 1845. It was Armistead's uncle George who commanded Fort McHenry during the battle but he lived until. 1818 so he didn't die there either.

[@JeffreyMetcalfe]

One of if not the finest acting of Richard Jordan's career in my opinion, RIP.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

What makes this scene so sad is this is how the man really felt about windfield Scott Hancock. And this is how many of them felt about the opposition in some cases. It almost makes you wanna cry for them. And I will admit the scene gets me every time. When he says so help me if I have a raise my hand against you may God strike me dead. And then to realize that he was killed while charging A position that was held by Hancock. It's really sad. And we must never do this again. It must not even talk about it.

[@justinbeynon7980]

What is the name of the song at the beginning?

[@darshnimbalkar7582]

Katleen mavourneen

[@aliahmed5571]

Love just the yup comment. But as a man I understand

[@matthewnichols9735]

Richard Jordan nailed this part. Great actor. Rip my friend

[@josephwest6413]

God Bless Richard Jordan. One of the greatest scenes of acting ever. By anybody, any time. Brings the tears.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

It's hard knowing that his character in this movie died, and he himself died not long after this movie came out.

[@loge10]

​@Joshua Brooks I watched this movie again recently (I own it) , and I watch the closing credits to the end (hadn't done that in a while) - the final credit is that the film was dedicated to both Richard Jordan and Michael Shaara, who wrote the source novel. I was moved by that as they had both died (Michael, in 1988)- yet both had brought an unusual level of emotional depth and humanity to the proceedings that makes both the novel and the film so special.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

​@@joshuabrooks4907He passed about 2 months or so before Gettysburg was released in theaters, Mr. Brooks. I think it was during post-production the director, Ronald Maxwell, got the call Richard Jordan had succumbed??

[@michaelvaughn8864]

​@@joshuabrooks4907I'm not 💯on the latter part, sir

[@morden279]

Unironically the most moving and heartbreaking scene in the film.

[@johnwagner4776]

Richard Jordan deserved a posthumous Golden Globe for his portrayal of Armistead. (Or at the very least, a nomination)

[@danorthsidemang3834]

Fuck the Golden Globe. He deserved an Oscar.

[@aleksandryoung2213]

My heart breaks for General Armistead every time I think of Gettysburg. They were on opposite sides of the War but he never forgot his friend and missed him so badly. What's worse was I don't think he ever got to see him again.

[@georgehaze]

He didn't.

[@aleksandryoung2213]

+George Haselden Come to think, he died July 5th, 2 days after the Battle right?

[@RIPDixie1865]

Hancock met him at the Gates of Heaven I'm sure. Now they rejoice at the Lord's table, free of worry and strife.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@aleksandryoung2213 yes he died in the Summer kitchen of the George Spangler Farm and was buried on the property until 1888 when his remains were exhumed and relocated south.

[@JD1976]

When he died. Pinhead was waiting for him.

[@jmrsworld9785]

I believe when Armistead Passed he probably waited at the Gates of Heaven for Hancock, he is either in his Military CSA uniform or is Union Uniform. When Hancock Passed Away, I believe when Armistead saw Hancock he probably said “Winfield! What took you so Long!” And they both finally saw each other and with a tear in their eyes first saluted, and hugged each other. Then they both walked Towards Heaven’s gates together. Reynolds probably waited on the other side and walked together with both of them. Brothers in arms together in Heaven.

[@andrewwaldock]

This is beautiful, blessing of Christ Jesus upon you and yours.

[@BudHolliday1898]

Why am I bawling my eyes out over men who died over a century ago.. my two favorite characters and my two favorite historical characters

[@alBngnnuyn8070]

It is sad but beautiful at the same time.

[@golfking910]

What an Excellent Actor!

[@adrianaspbury2970]

Agreed! Tom Berenger also the man hardly said a word but was brilliant. You can’t teach that Tom Hardy also has that gift.

[@cmdrshotgun8971]

one of the finest pieces of acting I have ever seen.

[@korpienmahtijullit7508]

What a beautifully executed scene about colonel Arminstead being in obvious distress (because the guilt of fighting against his friend general Hancock) while reminisching the last days before the war. Richard Jordan is beyond awesome here. Among the best war film scenes ever.

[@TheJuvenalis]

General Armistead.

[@Bernie8330]

Brigadier-General wasn't it? And it seems like he and Hancock were the real life George and Orry?@@TheJuvenalis

[@TheJuvenalis]

@@Bernie8330 correct

[@arlonfoster9997]

@@Bernie8330ah you’re referring to the series North And South

[@Bernie8330]

@@arlonfoster9997 Indeed I am.

[@MM-fd8ff]

Thank you so much for reuploading #10! Best scene of the movie by far!

[@j5eze]

I came back to this scene as an adult. This scene is the ultimate example of listening and empathy in any film I’ve seen. We’ll done 🙏🏽

[@jeffg1524]

One of the best scenes in the movie. Richard Jordan gave a wonderful performance. He died shortly thereafter while filming The Fugitive.

[@comrademason7835]

Such a beautiful scene, I can’t say I know how he feels as it was a very different time/culture/situation than we have today, but I do understand him. Cause sometimes when I experience a song, sound, sight, taste, or even a feeling, it reminds me of some of my fondest memories with my closest friends, and how much I miss those days, and how much simpler it was back then. It’s something that’s both beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, and it’s beautifully acted in this scene

[@oldgreg1184]

hard to not get choked up watching this scene.

[@matthewnichols3533]

Hear the crickets. Wow perfect cinematography

[@clairechapman-whitehead7508]

3:49,3:50,3:51,3:52,3:53,5:54 IS WHEN AGAIN RICHARD GOT CHOKED UP AND"IF I EVER RAISE MY HAND AGAINST YOU,MAY GOD STRIKE ME DEAD!"

[@TSimo113]

I chuckled when I found out Armistead was kicked out of West Point for breaking a dinner plate over the head of Jubal Early. He was closer to an enemy General than one of his own Generals.

[@markhamersly1664]

Just read the new book "Armistead and Hancock" by Tom McMillan. While this didn't actually happen as shown, it never fails to see me in tears. I had two relatives at Little Round Top, James, a Sgt in the 4yh Alabama and Paul, a LtCol in the 83 PA Rgmt. Visiting is like visiting the Vatican, or St James Cathedral Bethlehem or other Holy site. Old CW4 and Aviator says, God be with them all... Hammer

[@BaldwinVoice]

As America edges closer to Civil War, we should all take some time to watch this scene. War is hell, and the bloodiest fight is the fight between brothers

[@JD1976]

Lol. Oh the cliche.

[@qrptedmac]

I’m afraid you’re right.

[@evelk5233]

Traitors tried to overthrow the government. They failed because Americans overwhelmingly oppose these traitors. Any civil war will be short and lost by the traitors

[@BenFaffler]

Closer now.

[@RuckDocBen]

2024 … I pray every day we don’t.

[@rockbottom8502]

Armistead travelled overland thru Arizona and New Mexico with a band led by his commander in LA, Albert Sidney Johnston, fighting off Apache attacks. Johnston was already dead by the time of this scene in Gettysburg.

[@hiddenfromhistory100]

No better depiction of the pain of that war ... may the present civil war in America end ...

[@BaldwinVoice]

I fear that Civil War is coming in America, and nothing can stop it. I hope it won’t, but I’m losing hope. Nothing is more heartbreaking, or more violent, than a fistfight between brothers

[@clairechapman-whitehead4553]

3:49,3:50,3:51,3:52,3:53,3:54 HE SAID WITH A HUGE LUMP IN HIS THROAT"IF I EVER RAISE MY HAND AGAINST YOU,MAY GOD STRIKE ME DEAD!"

[@EaglePersonified]

I’ll assume he gave it his all in this scene because he knew himself he was dying from cancer. Richard Jordan’s performance was beyond good here. He stared death in the face in my opinion

[@patriciameyer9718]

Great Men portrayed by just as great an actor.Thank you for the history b they wrote.And I don't give a crap about sides we can learn something from both sides,it's what we don't repeat in the future is what's important.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

Watch this without chocking up...I Dare You!

[@scottaznavourian3720]

My heart doesnt break for armstead it breaks for richard jordon who mlst likely kmew his time was short shen he fied this scene (he died from a brain tunkr about 6 weeks before the movie came out). And peolle can talk aboit peter Finch or heat th ledger but neither of them kmew they were gonna die before their last movie came out.. and thats what makes this scene of hus performance so extra special.

[@mlbrooks4066]

Jordan died before the film came out. Ironically though he saw more of it than the rest of us have, because Maxwell took the first cut to him so he could see it before he died.

[@masonreeves4775]

Men cry too

[@ghosttgirl9805]

Richard Jordan, such a handsome man, and the other actor as well,

[@iluvpepi]

The other actor is Tom Berenger who is indeed very handsome. 👍🏼

[@ardalla535]

Gotta love all those heartfelt, consoling words Old Pete had to say.

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

Richard Jordan was a brilliant actor. The subplot in the film regarding Armistead and Hancock is somewhat fictionalized. They certainly knew each other and had served together, but Armistead's schmaltzy reminiscence and apology are feats of artistic license.

[@oasisarah]

the epilogue was real though. you don't just send a bro's wife your personal bible if there isn't real emotion behind it.

[@jphil-mk8bw]

Watching this because there’s a reference to it in, and you’d never believe me, girls und panzer

[@agovics1]

where?

[@colerainfan1143]

Heartbreaking.

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

Richard Jordan should of been given an Oscar for his performance in Gettsburg ❤

[@justinbeynon7980]

This is brilliant. Spoken like a man who knew his time was limited. Both in real life and as the actor.

[@paulj.waldron1976]

Such a marvelous movie, with marvelous actors. ☮️ 🇺🇸

[@arlonfoster9997]

This story of Hancock and Armistead makes me sad 😞

[@lennyrumschlag2300]

The sad part is that Armistead knows he's going to die.

[@thomasbrennan6303]

I guess they couldn't just text each other.

[@kiloechocharliekool2151]

How about bringing the volume up from 0?

[@Mourtzouphlos240]

Armistead hated black people more than he loved his friend Hancock. Think about that for a moment.

[@rwm4738]

If you see a black person you cross the street and run in the in the other direction.

[@edyoung44]

Awwww don't tell me that! I really liked Armisteads character 😖😖😖😖

[@edyoung44]

​@@rwm4738Errrm....unless they are carrying a weapon or are approaching with Malicious intent, there is no need to do that.

[@davidmusolino1994]

Please tell us the truth of where you got this information from

[@arlonfoster9997]

@Mourtzouphlps240. What evidence and sources do you have to support your claim? The Civil War was not all black and white. This scene is about friendship not about the politics or race during the war this is the personal and emotional aspect. You gotta stop playing the race card man. I have not seen any new information about Armistead saying he hates black people. What I do know is that he loved Hancock and he loved Virginia

[@drmartin5062]

I just hate Longstreet too much. Great scene though

[@drmartin5062]

@Eremias Ranwolf He was too slow on the second and third day. He didn't send the support to the wall and was 3 to 4 hours late each day. Lee gave orders to commence in the morning and he didn't attack until 4. The Mississippi brigade would of taken that very charge Pickett made the day earlier had longstreet not gotten surly, which he was known to do.

[@jdsmith542]

@@drmartin5062 Longsteeet hated to attack, and he was not too keen on taking orders. His 'slows' are all too common, and they cost the South dearly.

[@arlonfoster9997]

Why do you hate Longstreet?

[@edgaraquino2324]

​@@jdsmith542 ...actually I think he knew what was coming...it must have been hard to swallow knowing a disaster was coming....he did not want to attack & told Lee so & gave Lee alternatives...but he had his orders....that is why he hesitated to give the order to Pickett when Pickett asked to proceed...I feel that not even Pickett knew what was to really happen....😢

[@matthew-jy5jp]

I think this is a true example How deeply these men felt about each other in certain situations. And the real sadness of what the Civil War did and the loss of life.