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The Rebels
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The Rebels

1979-05-13 · 120 min / episode · ★ 10.0

Drama · War & Politics

After the Battle of Lexington kicks off the Revolutionary War, the Americans are rallying to fight the British. American soldier Philip Kent is set to fight in the Battle of Bunker Hill while his wife, Anne, is at home looking after their child. While Kent is engaged in combat alongside General George Washington, his friend Judson Fletcher becomes a member of the newly formed Second Continental Congress.

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Creators
Stephen Downing, Robert A. Cinader
Production companies
Universal Television, Operation Prime Time (OPT)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Andrew StevensAndrew StevensPhilip Kent
Don JohnsonDon JohnsonJudson Fletcher
Doug McClureDoug McClureEph Tait
Jim BackusJim BackusJohn Hancock
Richard BasehartRichard BasehartDuke of Kentland
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellMrs. Brumple
Tom BosleyTom BosleyBenjamin Franklin
Macdonald CareyMacdonald CareyDr. Church
Kim CattrallKim CattrallAnne Kent
Rory CalhounRory CalhounBreen
John ChappellJohn ChappellHenry Knox
William DanielsWilliam DanielsJohn Adams
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisMrs. Harris
Peter GravesPeter GravesGeorge Washington
Pamela HensleyPamela HensleyCharlotte Waverly
Gwen HumblePeggy McLean
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteGen. Howe
Nehemiah PersoffNehemiah PersoffBaron Von Steuben
William SmithWilliam SmithJohn Waverly
Warren StevensWarren StevensAmbrose Waverly

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