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The Rebels

  • TV Series
  • 1979– 1979–
  • 4h
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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The Rebels (1979)
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Philip Kent takes part in the American Revolution and the newly formed Congress.Philip Kent takes part in the American Revolution and the newly formed Congress.Philip Kent takes part in the American Revolution and the newly formed Congress.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
200
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Andrew Stevens
    • Don Johnson
    • William Conrad
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    • Andrew Stevens
    • Don Johnson
    • William Conrad
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    • 3User reviews
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    Don Johnson, Harry Johnson, William Smith, and Warren Stevens in The Rebels (1979)
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    Tom Bosley and Russ Mayberry in The Rebels (1979)

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    Andrew Stevens
    Andrew Stevens
    • Philip Kentas Philip Kent…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979
    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Judson Fletcheras Judson Fletcher
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979
    William Conrad
    William Conrad
    • Narratoras Narrator
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Eph Taitas Eph Tait
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • John Hancockas John Hancock
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Duke of Kentlandas Duke of Kentland
    Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell
    • Mrs. Brumpleas Mrs. Brumple
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • Benjamin Franklinas Benjamin Franklin
    Macdonald Carey
    Macdonald Carey
    • Dr. Churchas Dr. Church
    Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall
    • Anne Kentas Anne Kent
    Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun
    • Breenas Breen
    John Chappell
    • Henry Knoxas Henry Knox
    William Daniels
    William Daniels
    • John Adamsas John Adams
    Anne Francis
    Anne Francis
    • Mrs. Harrisas Mrs. Harris
    Peter Graves
    Peter Graves
    • George Washingtonas George Washington
    Pamela Hensley
    Pamela Hensley
    • Charlotte Waverlyas Charlotte Waverly
    Gwen Humble
    Gwen Humble
    • Peggy McLeanas Peggy McLean
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    • Gen. Howeas Gen. Howe
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    • Trivia
      Williams Daniels reprises his role as "John Adams" from 1776 after portraying his own cousin ("Samuel Adams") in the previous miniseries THE BASTARD, making him the only actor to play both Adamses.
    • Goofs
      When Phillip Kent is at Rachel's cabin, she is singing "Amazing Grace" to him. The narration had stated this was in 1775 during the Knox Expedition. The song "Amazing Grace" was written by John Newton in 1773, and used during a prayer meeting at that time, but was not generally published until 1779, so it is unlikely that Rachel would've heard that song at that time.
    • Connections
      Followed by The Seekers (1979)

    User reviews3

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    2/10
    Barely resembles the novel
    I am a big fan of the John Jakes series and enjoyed the made for tv version of the Bastard. This follow up film unfortunately plays as a bad episodic that doesn't follow the novel. The two main characters played by Stevens and Johnson never even meet in the book yet 50% of this mini series has them together as revolutionary Starsky and Hutch. No apparent reason for not following the novel that I can tell other than Hollywood mucking up a good story. Celebrity appearances are fun. Great to see Tom Bosley as Ben Franklin and Peter Graves and Washington. This one you can pass on.
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    • Sep 24, 2020

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Kent Chronicles Part 2: The Rebels
    • Filming locations
      • Hope Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Operation Prime Time (OPT)
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      4 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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