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Revolution

1985-12-25 · 126 min · ★ 5.4

Adventure · Drama · History · War

New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.

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Production details

Directors
Hugh Hudson
Production companies
Goldcrest Films International, Viking Film
Countries
Norway, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 28,000,000
Revenue
USD 358,574

Top Cast

Al PacinoAl PacinoTom Dobb
Donald SutherlandDonald SutherlandSgt. Maj. Peasy
Nastassja KinskiNastassja KinskiDaisy McConnahay
Joan PlowrightJoan PlowrightMrs. McConnahay
Dave KingDave KingMr. McConnahay
Dexter FletcherDexter FletcherNed Dobb
Sid OwenSid OwenYoung Ned
Richard O'BrienRichard O'BrienLord Hampton
Steven BerkoffSteven BerkoffSgt. Jones
Annie LennoxAnnie LennoxLiberty Woman
Paul BrookePaul BrookeLord Darling
Graham GreeneGraham GreeneOngwata
Robbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneNew York Burgher
Felicity DeanFelicity DeanBetsy
Kate HardieKate HardieCarrie
Jesse BirdsallJesse BirdsallSgt Peasy
Jonathan AdamsJonathan AdamsChaplain
Frank WindsorFrank WindsorGen Washington
Adrian RawlinsAdrian RawlinsBill
John WellsCorty

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