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Movie

Revolution

19852h 6m5.4 / 10

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.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Revolution opened in theaters December 25, 1985. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

More about Revolution

Cast

Al PacinoTom Dobb
Donald SutherlandSgt. Maj. Peasy
Nastassja KinskiDaisy McConnahay
Joan PlowrightMrs. McConnahay
Dave KingMr. McConnahay
Dexter FletcherNed Dobb
Sid OwenYoung Ned
Richard O'BrienLord Hampton

Credits

Directed by
Hugh Hudson
Written by
Robert Dillon

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$28M
Box office
$358.6K

Production

  • GoldcrestUnited Kingdom
  • Viking FilmNorway

Themes

18th centuryamerican revolutionbased on true storybritish armychasefur trappingindependencenative american