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The American Revolution

  • TV Series
  • 1994
  • 50m
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The American Revolution (1994)
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Thorough documentary of how the American Colonies rebelled against England and the personalities involved in the creation of a new nation.Thorough documentary of how the American Colonies rebelled against England and the personalities involved in the creation of a new nation.Thorough documentary of how the American Colonies rebelled against England and the personalities involved in the creation of a new nation.

  • Stars
    • William Daniels
    • Charles Durning
    • Kelsey Grammer
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    115
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    • Stars
      • William Daniels
      • Charles Durning
      • Kelsey Grammer
    • 1User review
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    William Daniels
    William Daniels
    • John Adams
    • 1994
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Benjamin Franklin
    • 1994
    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Benedict Arnold
    • 1994
    Michael Learned
    Michael Learned
    • Abigail Adams
    • 1994
    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • George Washington
    • 1994
    Ricky Schroder
    Ricky Schroder
    • Joseph Plumb Martin
    • 1994
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • King George III
    • 1994
    Bill Kurtis
    Bill Kurtis
    • Self - Host
    Thomas Fleming
    • Commentary
    Gordon S. Wood
    • Commentary
    Dave R. Palmer
    • Commentary
    Jonathan R. Dull
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    John Galvin
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    George F. Scheer
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    Nicholas Rodger
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    Eric Bruno Borgman
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    Jerry Robbins
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    It is hard not to picture William Daniels when thinking about John Adams. With his timeless performance in 1776, Daniels is forever remembered as the hard hitting John Adams in the 70's musical. The American Revolution series tells the entire event known to many as the American Fight for Independence. From the French and Indian War to the start of a new nation with the United States of America, the series captures the history for its audience. The series also mentions different sides to the war and the reasons why America wanted its independence. While history is written by the winners, it is still nice to see other sides to the event with other opinions. Cliff Robertson and Rick Schroder also attach their voices to the Revolution. This is a wonderful series with great production value. If any, this is an important and one of the better series on the Revolution to watch.

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      First documentary to follow on Ken Burns' "The Civil War" (1990) and adopt its style, including using famous actors to voice historical figures, interspersed with content from living historians and authors. The later miniseries, "Liberty!" (1997) took this one step further, showing the actors in character.

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      • November 27, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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      • A+E Networks
      • Greystone Communications
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      • 50m
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