Revolution

Dec 25 1985 PG-13 2h 6m
Adventure, Drama, History

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.

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Plot

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

Robert Dillon

Directed by

Hugh Hudson

Cast

Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski

Crew

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Production Countries

Norway, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Viking Film, Goldcrest

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Trailers
Revolution (1985) - Hugh Hudson (Trailer) | BFI
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# of Votes
8,020
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
22
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