Revolution (1985)
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.
Director: Hugh Hudson
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, War
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: December 25, 1985
Cast
- Al Pacino - Tom Dobb
- Donald Sutherland - Sgt. Maj. Peasy
- Nastassja Kinski - Daisy McConnahay
- Joan Plowright - Mrs. McConnahay
- Dave King - Mr. McConnahay
- Dexter Fletcher - Ned Dobb
- Sid Owen - Young Ned
- Richard O'Brien - Lord Hampton
- Steven Berkoff - Sgt. Jones
- Annie Lennox - Liberty Woman
Screenplay
- Robert Dillon (Screenplay)
Music: John Corigliano
Cinematography: Bernard Lutic
Editing: Stuart Baird
Production: Goldcrest, Viking Film
Country: Norway, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $28M
Box Office: $358,574
Original Language: en
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
chase, independence, rebel, british army, native american, based on true story, fur trapping, 18th century, american revolution, revolutionary war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Revolution about?
- 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.
- Who directed Revolution?
- Revolution was directed by Hugh Hudson.
- Who stars in Revolution?
- Revolution stars Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright, Dave King, Dexter Fletcher.
- How long is Revolution?
- Revolution has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is Revolution?
- Revolution is a Adventure, Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of Revolution?
- Revolution had a budget of $28M.
- How much did Revolution gross?
- Revolution grossed $358,574 worldwide.
- Where was Revolution produced?
- Revolution was produced in Norway, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Revolution?
- The themes of Revolution include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, Inspiring True Stories.