A trapper and his young son get pulled into the American revolution early as unwilling participants and remain involved through to the end.
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| Al Pacino | ... |
Tom Dobb
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| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Sergeant Major Peasy
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| Nastassja Kinski | ... |
Daisy McConnahay
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| Joan Plowright | ... |
Mrs. McConnahay
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| Dave King | ... |
Mr. McConnahay
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| Steven Berkoff | ... |
Sergeant Jones
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John Wells | ... |
Corty
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| Annie Lennox | ... |
Liberty Woman
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| Dexter Fletcher | ... |
Ned Dobb
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Sid Owen | ... |
Young Ned
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| Richard O'Brien | ... |
Lord Hampton
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| Paul Brooke | ... |
Lord Darling
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Eric Milota | ... |
Merle
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| Felicity Dean | ... |
Betsy
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Jo Anna Lee | ... |
Amy
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Cheryl Anne Miller | ... |
Cuffy
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| Harry Ditson | ... |
Israel Davis
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Rebecca Calder | ... |
Bella
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Theresa Boden | ... |
Abby
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| Jesse Birdsall | ... |
Corporal to Sergeant Peasy
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| Cameron Johann | ... |
Ben
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Danny Potts | ... |
Ahab
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| William Marlowe | ... |
Sergeant Marley
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Stefan Gryff | ... |
Captain Lacy
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| Frank Windsor | ... |
General Washington
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Skeeter Vaughan | ... |
Tonti
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| Larry Sellers | ... |
Honchwah
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| Graham Greene | ... |
Ongwata
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Denis Lacroix | ... |
Iroquois Indian
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| Joseph Runningfox | ... |
Iroquois Indian
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Harold Pacheco | ... |
Iroquois Indian
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John Patrick | ... |
Sergeant Malin
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| Malcolm Terris | ... |
Doctor Sloan
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Steve Kligerman | ... |
Clowski
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| Adrian Rawlins | ... |
Bill
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| Manning Redwood | ... |
Captain Cray
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| Kate Hardie | ... |
Carrie
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Richard Hicks | ... |
Roger Otis
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Tristram Jellinek | ... |
Marcel
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Lex van Delden | ... |
Pierre
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| Matthew Sim | ... |
Assistant Hairdresser
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| Jonathan Adams | ... |
Chaplain
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... |
New York Burgher
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| Brendan Conroy | ... |
New York Burgher
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Paul Humpoletz | ... |
New York Burgher
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| Malcolm J K Baker | ... |
Wheelchair User (uncredited)
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Kenneth W Caravan | ... |
American Revolutionary (uncredited)
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Revolutionary (uncredited)
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Tim Dry | ... |
Angry Peasant (uncredited)
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| Andy Gotts | ... |
Armsman (uncredited)
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| Hamish MacLeod | ... |
Cavalryman (uncredited)
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Tony Portacio | ... |
Recruiting Corporal (uncredited)
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Chris von Ruhland | ... |
American Artillary Officer (uncredited)
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| Joe Wright | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Hugh Hudson | ||
Written by
| Robert Dillon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Chris Burt | ... | executive producer |
| Irwin Winkler | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| John Corigliano | ||
Cinematography by
| Bernard Lutic | ||
Editing by
| Stuart Baird | ||
Editorial Department
| John Downer | ... | assistant editor |
| Mark Gill | ... | assistant editor |
| Russ Woolnough | ... | first assistant editor |
| Jonathan Lucas | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Noel Davis | ||
Production Design by
| Assheton Gorton | ||
Art Direction by
| Jon Bunker | ... | (as John Bunker) |
| Arthur Max | ... | (Assistant Art Director) |
| Malcolm Middleton | ... | supervising art director |
Set Decoration by
| Ann Mollo | ||
Costume Design by
| John Mollo | ||
Makeup Department
| Paul Engelen | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Barry Richardson | ... | hair styles supervisor |
Production Management
| David Barron | ... | production manager |
| Häkon Gundersen | ... | production supervisor: Viking Film |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Derek Cracknell | ... | first assistant director |
| Melvin Lind | ... | second assistant director |
| Ken Shane | ... | third assistant director |
| Gerard Wall | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
| Julian Wall | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Terry Apsey | ... | construction manager |
| Dave Jordan | ... | property master |
| Arthur Max | ... | assistant art director |
| John New | ... | assistant construction manager |
| Martin Smeaton | ... | sculptor |
| Lawrie Ayres | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
| Robin Heinson | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| John Ralph | ... | draftsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Carter | ... | dubbing mixer (as Michael A. Carter) |
| David Crozier | ... | sound mixer |
| Anthony Faust | ... | assistant foley editor |
| Stan Fiferman | ... | post-sync effects editor |
| Chris Greenham | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | chief dubbing mixer |
| Jack T. Knight | ... | dialogue editor |
| Nicolas Le Messurier | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Archie Ludski | ... | dialogue editor |
| Paul Smith | ... | dialogue editor |
| Don Brown | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Andrew Glen | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Martin Trevis | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Nick Middleton | ... | special effects senior technician |
| Alan Whibley | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Dave Crownshaw | ... | snow effects technician (uncredited) |
| Dave Eltham | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Alexander Gunn | ... | special effects trainee (uncredited) |
| Simon Hewitt | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Terry Cade | ... | stunts |
| Paul Heasman | ... | stunt double: Al Pacino |
| Sean McCabe | ... | stunts |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Stacey | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Ken Buckle | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dinny Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tip Tipping | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chris Webb | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Murray Close | ... | still photographer |
| Mike Evans | ... | focus puller |
| Gareth Hall | ... | technical support |
| Gordon Hayman | ... | camera operator |
| Martin Hume | ... | focus puller |
| Paul Kenward | ... | clapper loader |
| Martin Kenzie | ... | first assistant camera: second camera |
| Terence Nightingall | ... | assistant camera |
| Shaun O'Dell | ... | camera operator |
| Ray Potter | ... | gaffer |
| Larry Randall | ... | best boy |
| Jimmy Waters | ... | key grip |
| Nigel Seal | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Amanda Mackie | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nic Ede | ... | assistant costume designer (as Nicolas Ede) |
| Alan Flyng | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Richard Pointing | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Roger Elliott | ... | location manager |
| Joanna Gollins | ... | location manager |
| Paul Shersby | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Atkins | ... | music consultant |
| Robin Clarke | ... | music editor |
| John David Earnest | ... | orchestrator |
| James Galway | ... | musician: children's theme |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music played by |
| Harry Rabinowitz | ... | conductor / music coordinator |
| John David Earnest | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Johnny Gregory | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
| Marc Hoffman | ... | music historian (uncredited) |
| Harry Rabinowitz | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Mark Thomas | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Josie Fulford | ... | continuity |
| June Randall | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Mark White | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Gillian Bates | ... | production coordinator |
| Meg Clark | ... | secretary to producer and director |
| Terry Connors | ... | production accountant |
| Robert Easton | ... | dialect coach |
| Geoff Freeman | ... | unit publicist |
| John Gorham | ... | title designer |
| Colin Hunt | ... | military drill instructor |
| Beverley Keogh | ... | crowd coordinator |
| Les Ostinelli | ... | technical advisor |
| John Porter | ... | worldwide distribution director |
| Janet Wiltshire | ... | production secretary |
| Tim Bentinck | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
| Kevin de la Noy | ... | set runner (uncredited) |
| Chris Warren | ... | video coordinator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1986) (France) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1986) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Movierama International (1987) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Film & Teater (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Titanus (1986) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Toei Classic (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1985) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Aquarius TV (2001) (Greece) (tv)
- BFI Video (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (director's cut)
- BFI Video (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (director's cut)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Disney Channel (1993) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- EuroVideo (1999) (Germany) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Great Movies Distribution (2020) (Brazil) (video) (SVOD)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- Karelia Food (1994) (Finland) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Obshchestvennoe Rossiyskoe Televidenie (ORT) (Russia) (VHS)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (DVD)
- VCL Communications (West Germany) (VHS)
- VTC-Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- The Mark Baron Company (publicity)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
New York trapper Tom Dobb (Al Pacino) becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his young son Ned (Dexter Fletcher) is conscripted into the British Army as a drummer by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy (Donald Sutherland). Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies. He crosses path with the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay (Nastassja Kinski), who gets involved in the support of the American troops. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
Written by William Agee |
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| Taglines | A Nation Forged In Blood See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $28,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Annie Lennox's character sings a song near the end of the movie, her voice is dubbed. See more » |
| Goofs | In battle, the British soldiers are depicted taking short steps; in reality, Redcoats were trained to take long paces, so as to close the range quickly. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Give Me Your Answer True (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Yankee Doodle See more » |
| Quotes |
Tom Dobb:
All these men here, we all fought for something. And we got it. You take it from us, and we're gonna fight again. See more » |