Revolution

(1985)Directed by Hugh Hudson126 minAdventure, Drama, History, War

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.

Al Pacinoas Tom Dobb
Donald Sutherlandas Sgt. Maj. Peasy
Nastassja Kinskias Daisy McConnahay
Joan Plowrightas Mrs. McConnahay
Dave Kingas Mr. McConnahay
Dexter Fletcheras Ned Dobb
Sid Owenas Young Ned
Richard O'Brienas Lord Hampton
Steven Berkoffas Sgt. Jones
Annie Lennoxas Liberty Woman
Paul Brookeas Lord Darling
Graham Greeneas Ongwata
Robbie Coltraneas New York Burgher
Kate Hardieas Carrie
Jesse Birdsallas Sgt Peasy
Jonathan Adamsas Chaplain
Frank Windsoras Gen Washington
JWJohn Wellsas Corty
Stefan Gryffas Capt Lacy
William Marloweas Sgt Marley
Eric Milotaas Merle