Revolution
1985 · Movie · PG-13 · 126 min · ★ 5.4 · 16% critics
A frontier tradesman is swept into the American Revolution when his child is forced into military service. As he searches for a way to protect his family, he is pulled deeper into the chaos, hardship, and moral strain of a brutal war.
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 16/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (124 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a harsh, ground-level Revolutionary War drama in the vein of Gods and Generals or For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada; Not for you if you want polished pacing or uplifting heroics.
Pros: gritty war atmosphere; strong battle sequences; immersive period detail | Cons: uneven performances; messy storytelling; overly long at times
Themes
- chase
- independence
- rebel
- british army
- native american
- based on true story
- fur trapping
- 18th century
- american revolution
- revolutionary war
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1986 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1986 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1986 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Musical Score · 1986 · nominated
Cast & crew
Al Pacino
as Tom Dobb
Donald Sutherland
as Sgt. Maj. Peasy
Nastassja Kinski
as Daisy McConnahay
Joan Plowright
as Mrs. McConnahay
Dave King
as Mr. McConnahay
Dexter Fletcher
as Ned Dobb
Sid Owen
as Young Ned
Richard O'Brien
as Lord Hampton
Steven Berkoff
as Sgt. Jones
Annie Lennox
as Liberty Woman
Directed by Hugh Hudson