Revolution
“The war that won a nation its freedom, a woman her destiny, a young man his independence, and a father his son's love.”
Synopsis
New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
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Revolution (1985) - Hugh Hudson (Trailer) | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-11
Top Cast
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Al Pacino
Tom Dobb
Donald Sutherland
Sgt. Maj. Peasy
Nastassja Kinski
Daisy McConnahay
Joan Plowright
Mrs. McConnahay
Dave King
Mr. McConnahay
Dexter Fletcher
Ned Dobb
Sid Owen
Young Ned
Richard O'Brien
Lord Hampton
Steven Berkoff
Sgt. Jones
Annie Lennox
Liberty Woman
Paul Brooke
Lord Darling
Graham Greene
Ongwata
Robbie Coltrane
New York Burgher
Felicity Dean
Betsy
Kate Hardie
Carrie
Jesse Birdsall
Sgt Peasy
Jonathan Adams
Chaplain
Frank Windsor
Gen Washington
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$359K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$27.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Hudson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dillon
- Original Score
- John Corigliano
- Original Title
- Revolution
- Country of Origin
- Norway, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $359K
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Viking Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Hudson
Robert Dillon
John Corigliano
Bernard Lutic
Stuart Baird
Chris Burt, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Hudson
Director
Robert Dillon
Screenplay
Irwin Winkler
Producer
John Corigliano
Original Music Composer
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Stuart Baird
Editor
Assheton Gorton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Revolution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Revolution about?
New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
Who directed Revolution?
Revolution was directed by Hugh Hudson.
Who stars in Revolution?
The principal cast of Revolution includes Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright, Dave King.
When was Revolution released and how long is it?
Revolution was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Revolution?
Revolution had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $359K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Revolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Revolution was composed by John Corigliano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Revolution?
Revolution holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).