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George Washington

on BBC Two England

A drama series in sixparts starring with 4: 1776 - despite the exhilarating and inspiring declaration of independence made by the 13 states, the British have the disorganised American army on the run. Only a desperate measure can revive it, so Washington decides to cross the Delaware River on Christmas night and surprise the enemy in Trenton.
Based on the biography by JAMES THOMAS FLEXNER
Directed by BUZZ KULIK(R)

Contributors

Unknown:
James Thomas Flexner
George Washington:
Barry Bostwick
Martha:
Patty Duke Astin
Will Fairfax:
David Dukes
Sally Fairfax:
Jaclyn Smith
John Adams:
Hal Holbrook
Gen Stark:
Robert Stack
Gates:
Jeremy Kemp
Arnold:
Stephen MacHt
General Fox:
Farnham Scott
Hamilton:
Robert Schenka
Capt Laurens:
Kevin Conroy
Capt Tilghman:
Josh Clark
Lafayette:
Philip Casnoff
Von Steuben:
Kurt Knudson
Lord Cornwallis:
John Horton
Gen Clinton:
Barrie Ingham
Gen Rochambeau:
Louis Turenne

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