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It is Dec. 17, 1776. Hounded by superior British forces, his army decimated by disease, desertion and lack of funds, General George Washington faces the unthinkable: he is losing the war for American Independence. A week later, on Christmas Eve, Washington will make one of the most courageous decisi...

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Corporate Authors: Arts and Entertainment Network, Chris/Rose Productions, TriStar Television, A & E Home Video (Firm), New Video Group
Other Authors: Coatsworth, David, Fast, Howard, 1914-2003, Harmon, Robert, Daniels, Jeff, 1955-, Rees, Roger, 1944-, Roché, Sebastian, McCarthy, Steven, Canavan, John Henry, 1969-, Ohashi, Rene, Staenberg, Zach, Chang, Gary
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [Burlington, Vt.] : [New York] : A & E Home Video ; New Video, [2002]
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Drama.
Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776 > Drama.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Campaigns > Drama.
Feature films.
Historical television programs.
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Summary:It is Dec. 17, 1776. Hounded by superior British forces, his army decimated by disease, desertion and lack of funds, General George Washington faces the unthinkable: he is losing the war for American Independence. A week later, on Christmas Eve, Washington will make one of the most courageous decisions in military history. Staking everything on a risky surprise attack against a garrison of battle-hardened Hessian mercenaries, Washington sets out across the ice-choked Delaware River.
Item Description:Originally produced as for television broadcast in 2000.
Based on the novel by Howard Fast.
Special features: Behind-the-scenes featurette; Save out history: George Washington revealed; Jeff Daniels biography/filmography; Roger Rees biography/filmography; historical quotes.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; Dolby digital.
Audience:MPAA rating: Not rated.
Awards:Peabody Award, 2001.
Production Credits:Cinematography, René Ohashi ; editor, Zach Staenberg ; music, Gary Chang ; production designer, Lindsey Hermer-Bell ; costume design, Michael Harris.
ISBN:0767050762
9780767050760