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George Washington(TV show/series, 1984)

2h per episode | Genres: War & Politics, Drama

Mini series in 1 season with 3 episodes

George WashingtonRating: 3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
George Washington is a 1984 American biographical television miniseries directed by Buzz Kulik. The series, in three parts, chronicles the life of George Washington, the first President of the United States from the age of 11 to the age of 51. George Washington is based on the biography by James Thomas Flexner. The miniseries was shot mainly on location near Washington, DC and Philadelphia, and was aired on April 8, 10 and 11, 1984. Washington's life in the French and Indian War, the second part shows the coming and commencement of the Revolutionary War and the final part describes the victory of the independence from Great Britain. It was nominated for six Primetime Emmys. In 1986, a sequel, George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation, aired with Bostwick and Duke reprising their roles as George and Martha Washington, respectively. ()
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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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George Washington Seasons and Episodes

04/08/1984Season 1 - 3 episodes
#1 | 04/08/1984Part 1
The mini series begins by showing us a young George Washington living a comfortable life at his family home in Mount Vernon. We rapidly proceed to see young George become a member of the American militia and fight alongside the 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.
#2 | 04/10/1984Part 2
The second part of the mini series shows us the initial skirmishes of the American forces with the British regulars and the efforts to save the alliance between the American colonies and their parent country in Great Britain. Ultimately, relations break down and a Continental Army is raised with Lieutenant Washington being commissioned as General Washington to lead the new army. The episode concludes with General Washington's daring effort to attack the British by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Eve.
#3 | 04/11/1984Part 3
The final part of the miniseries shows us the aftermath of the initial battles with the British, General Benedict Arnold's betrayal of the American forces and the ultimate victory at the end of the war. We conclude with a scene at Fraunces Tavern in New York City where General Washington bids farewell to his troops. He then proceeds to return home to Mount Vernon, where he kisses Martha and closes the door on this chapter of his life.

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Based on the work of: James Thomas Flexner
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Hebrew (HE)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 04/08/1984
Last episode released on: 04/11/1984
Appearing Characters: George Washington, Martha Washington, George William Fairfax, Sally Fairfax, Robert Dinwiddie, John Adams, Horatio Gates, George Mason, Benedict Arnold, Edward Braddock, Mary Ball Washington, John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, John Stark, Charles-Irénée Castel de Saint-Pierre, Richard Henry Lee, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, Tench Tilghman, John Laurens, Thomas Mifflin, Peggy Shippen, Charles Lee, Patrick Henry, William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, Alexander Hamilton, John Parke Custis, Abigail Adams, Augustine Washington, William Fairfax, Samuel Adams, Henry Knox, John Jay, Charles O'Hara
Director: Buzz Kulik

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