Valley Forge (1975)

George Washington struggles to hold his army together at a critical point during the Revolutionary War.

Director:

Fielder Cook

Writers:

Maxwell Anderson (play), Sidney Carroll (adaptation)

Stars:

Richard Basehart, Barry Snider, Harry Andrews

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Basehart	...	Gen. George Washington
Barry Snider	...	Alcock
Harry Andrews	...	Gen. William Howe
Alan Cauldwell	...	Andrew
Stuart Warmflash	...	Mason
Woodrow Parfrey	...	Minto
Robert Metcalf	...	Neil
William Carden	...	Nick
Lane Smith	...	Spad
Michael McGuire	...	Teague
Victor Garber	...	Marquis de Lafayette
Josef Sommer	...	Brig. Gen. 'Dusty' Varnum
Paul Sparer	...	Brig. Gen. Stirling
Michael Tolan	...	Lt. Col. Lucifer Tench
Christopher Walken	...	The Hessian

Storyline

George Washington struggles to hold his army together at a critical point during the Revolutionary War.

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Plot Keywords:

george washington | american revolution | starvation | based on play

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 December 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: Valley Forge (#25.2)

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clarion Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Gen. Washington: I'll tell you what you're fighting for - -something that has never been on this green earth since man first worked it with his hands, and which does not exist and never will exist unless we put it there - the right of each man to govern himself in his own way.

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Connections

Version of Kraft Theatre: Valley Forge (1950)

User Reviews

An Excellent Play

This play and the manner in which it was produced through on television is well done and an excellent tool to teach young Americans and others about the history of our nation and the goodness of men and women that transcends tax and government. It is a good effort and an excellent production. The production correctly presents the basic laws and regulations of our armed forces and brotherhood. The play represents the French friendship and ally as well as the importance of the Americans descended from French colonists as well in a heroic and deservedly honorable light. The desperation and actions of the brave soldiers at Valley Forge is told with a face toward fact and a spirit of American pride.