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The Other Side of Victory

1979-06-12 · 58 min · ★ 10.0

TV Movie · Drama · History · War

This film dramatizes the problems facing ordinary American soldiers during the Revolutionary War, explaining why most ultimately chose to stay and fight.

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Directors
Bill Jersey
Production companies
The New York State Bicentennial Commission, Quest Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Josh ClarkJosh ClarkCharles Philipse
William SandersonWilliam SandersonBen Oakley
Thomas G. WaitesThomas G. WaitesJoel Purvis
Jamie RossSergeant Burns
David NaughtonDavid NaughtonMichael Dooley
Brian JerseyPease
Mark MargolisMark MargolisJemmy
Steve SimpsonJeremy Shey
Kevin BrowneSamuel Shey
William SadlerWilliam SadlerCaptain Rogers
John SpencerJohn SpencerMajor Potter
Ben SlackBen SlackColonel Piper
Jonathan SteeleYankee
David GaleDavid GaleMajor Paulding
Roberta MaxwellRoberta MaxwellNancy Turner
Roberta WallachRoberta WallachDolly Turner
Joan ShangoldAnne Turner
Jack HollanderHenry Philipse
Charles WhiteCharles WhiteGeoffrey Littlepage
Frank AlexanderThe Doctor

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