1776, or The Hessian Renegades (1909)

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During the American Revolution, a young soldier carrying a crucial message to General Washington is spotted and pursued by a group of enemy soldiers. He takes refuge with a civilian family, but is soon detected. The family and their neighbors must then make plans to see that the important message gets through after all.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: History, War, Drama
Runtime: 10 min
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Cinematography: Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1776, or The Hessian Renegades about?
During the American Revolution, a young soldier carrying a crucial message to General Washington is spotted and pursued by a group of enemy soldiers. He takes refuge with a civilian family, but is soon detected. The family and their neighbors must then make plans to see that the important message gets through after all.
Who directed 1776, or The Hessian Renegades?
1776, or The Hessian Renegades was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in 1776, or The Hessian Renegades?
1776, or The Hessian Renegades stars Owen Moore, James Kirkwood, Mary Pickford, D.W. Griffith, Lottie Pickford, Mack Sennett.
How long is 1776, or The Hessian Renegades?
1776, or The Hessian Renegades has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is 1776, or The Hessian Renegades?
1776, or The Hessian Renegades is a History, War, Drama film.
Where was 1776, or The Hessian Renegades produced?
1776, or The Hessian Renegades was produced in United States of America.