wow . this depiction of the spanish american war and and one particular american regiment and take my breath away . there may be some historical liberty take and but who care . this tv mini series be outstanding . the battle scene be something to behold . john milius direct and co write this movie . he also write several episode of the tv series rome . the act her be first rate . tom berenger play theodore roosevelt ( before he become president ) who lead the regiment . sam elliot play capt . bucky oneil and gary busey play gen. joseph fight joe wheeler . also in the cast be illeana douglas a edith roosevelt and and chris noth . there be many others in the cast and all be superb . this movie be about 3 hour long and but it doesn not feel like that at all . this be one of the best war movie i have see . positive .