George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation

TV Movie
1986
3h 10m

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George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986)

The life of George Washington as the first President of the United States of America and his 8 years running his country. The trials he faces dealing with mobs and riots while keeping the co... Read allThe life of George Washington as the first President of the United States of America and his 8 years running his country. The trials he faces dealing with mobs and riots while keeping the country together.The life of George Washington as the first President of the United States of America and his 8 years running his country. The trials he faces dealing with mobs and riots while keeping the country together.

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- William A. Graham
Writers
- Richard Fielder
- James Thomas Flexner
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7.5/10

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Director
- William A. Graham
Writers
- Richard Fielder
- James Thomas Flexner
Stars

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 nominations total

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Barry Bostwick, Patty Duke, Leo Burmester, and Farnham Scott are the only actors from the original mini-series to reprise their roles in this mini-series. Richard Fancy played Samuel Adams in the original Washington Series.

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Follows George Washington (1984)

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9/10

American History Docudrama

Along with the first installment, this mini-series chronicles the life of America's father. It is a loving tribute to the First President, historically correct, and raising questions that ascend the mortal reality of the story.

These two endeavors were the finest work of Barry Bostwick, who excels as the frontiersman, general, president, and arguably the grandest role for Patti Duke. Supporting actors excel, bringing legends to the flesh. The direction is impeccable, and the writing straight and true, largely thanks to the works of John Thomas Flexner.

Only the more recent "John Adams" comes close to replicating this marvelous accomplishment.