April Morning
“One Day in History... One Shot... Heard 'round the World.”
Synopsis
A teenager grows up during the onset of the American revolution. During the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired and a stand off between American colonists and British Regular Army soldiers becomes the spark that sets off a war that changes history.
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1988 CBS "April Morning" commercial
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Fast, James Lee Barrett
- Original Score
- Allyn Ferguson
- Original Title
- April Morning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Halcyon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Howard Fast, James Lee Barrett
Allyn Ferguson
Frank Tidy
David Finamore, Sean Albertson, Eric Albertson
Delbert Mann, Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Robert Halmi Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Delbert Mann
Producer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Allyn Ferguson
Original Music Composer
William Beeton
Production Design
David Finamore
Editor
Louise Jobin
Costume Design
Sean Albertson
Editor
Eric Albertson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About April Morning
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What is April Morning about?
A teenager grows up during the onset of the American revolution. During the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired and a stand off between American colonists and British Regular Army soldiers becomes the spark that sets off a war that changes history.
Who directed April Morning?
April Morning was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in April Morning?
The principal cast of April Morning includes Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Urich, Chad Lowe, Susan Blakely, Meredith Salenger.
When was April Morning released and how long is it?
April Morning was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for April Morning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for April Morning was composed by Allyn Ferguson.
Is April Morning based on a book or true story?
April Morning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Fast".