1776, or The Hessian Renegades
Watch TrailerDuring the American Revolution, a young soldier carrying a crucial message to General Washington is spotted and pursued by a group of enemy soldiers. He takes refuge with a civilian family, but is soon detected. The family and their neighbors must then make plans to see that the important message gets through after all.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History, War, Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (6 votes) |
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This early Griffith film constructs a straightforward yet effective narrative about duty and civilian courage, relying on the contrast between the chase across open landscapes and the confined suspense within the farmhouse. It explores how the fate of a revolution can hinge on a single, quiet act of defiance.
What lingers after viewing is a sense that heroism is often forged in the quiet resolve of ordinary people. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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A quiet evening viewing to appreciate the mounting tension of early silent cinema.
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