George Washington (1984–1984)

TV ShowEndedWar & Politics, Drama1 season, 3 episodes
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Plot

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.

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Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1984Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Part OneApril 8, 1984—Young George Washington abandons his comfortable life at his family home in Mount Vernon to join the militia and fight alongside British reg
  2. S01E02Part TwoApril 10, 1984—American forces begin skirmishing with British regulars while leaders try to preserve the alliance between Great Britain and their American
  3. S01E03Part ThreeApril 11, 1984—From disastrous initial battles with the British, through General Benedict Arnold's betrayal, America emerges victorious. General Washington

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Castfull cast & details

Barry BostwickBarry BostwickGen. George WashingtonJeremy KempJeremy KempGen. Horatio GatesJames MasonJames MasonGen. Edward BraddockPatty DukePatty DukeMartha WashingtonClive RevillClive RevillLord LoudounHal HolbrookHal HolbrookJohn AdamsDavid DukesDavid DukesGeorge William 'Will' FairfaxJaclyn SmithJaclyn SmithSally Fairfax

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