1993 – Proudly Representing American History
Elliott took an important role in the film, Gettysburg. He portrayed General John Buford in the four-hour-long film in which an important part of the United States’ history was depicted. This was the portrait used during the film promotion. Although not very popular, it was well received by critics.
He also starred in the action movie Tombstone that year. The premise was that the retirement plans of a lawman would get quickly disrupted by some outlaws. This Western film was right up Elliott’s alley and it was as one of the best films in which he participated.