George Washington (1984– )

The early life and career of the American General and President through his participation in the Revolutionary War.

Stars:

Barry Bostwick, Jaclyn Smith, Lloyd Bridges

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Barry Bostwick	...	Gen. George Washington

Storyline

The early life and career of the American General and President through his participation in the Revolutionary War.

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Plot Keywords:

general | cavalry charge | horse | native american attack | hero | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 1984 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

David Gerber Productions, MGM/UA Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

480 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[in front of a row of huge cannons]
Gen. George Washington: Gentlemen, let's bid general Howe good morning.

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Connections

Followed by George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986)

User Reviews

It is truly a classic

My husband and I saw this on cable years ago and fell in love with the history and life of George Washington. Barry Bostwick does a superb job as the main character and Patty Duke fits the role as his short wife, Martha. When we found it on VHS, we bought it and over time, our children have all watched it. When we found ourselves going to DC for vacation, we all watched it again to get a feel for the man and his life before visiting Mt. Vernon. Our children said the miniseries helped them understand what they saw and heard at Washington's home. Every history lover should have a copy of this classic miniseries.