TV series

George Washington

Name: George Washington
Released: 1984
Cast: Barry Bostwick, Jeremy Kemp, James Mason, Patty Duke, Clive Revill

1984· 1 season· 120 min episodes★ 7.7Ended

On CBS — From MGM/UA Television · David Gerber Productions

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Synopsis

This 1984 miniseries chronicles the life of George Washington, the 1st President of the United States, from age 11 to age 51. Based on the biography by James Thomas Flexner.

Themes

usa president biography american revolution french and indian war early america

Episodes

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E1 Part OneNext upApr 8, 1984 · 120 min
Synopsis
Young George Washington abandons his comfortable life at his family home in Mount Vernon to join the militia and fight alongside British regulars in the French and Indian war. The episode concludes with the first rumblings of revolution from the Americans and a demand that King George back off on his demands for new taxes.
Guest stars: Patrick James Clarke (Joseph Mooney)
E2 Part TwoApr 10, 1984 · 120 min
Synopsis
American forces begin skirmishing with British regulars while leaders try to preserve the alliance between Great Britain and their American colonies. Efforts break down, and a Continental Army is raised with Lieutenant Washington being commissioned as General Washington to lead it. The episode concludes with General Washington's daring effort to attack the British by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Eve.
E3 Part ThreeApr 11, 1984 · 120 min
Synopsis
From disastrous initial battles with the British, through General Benedict Arnold's betrayal, America emerges victorious. General Washington bids farewell to his troops at Fraunces Tavern in New York City before returning home to Mount Vernon and closing the door on this chapter of his life.