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April Morning
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April Morning

1988-04-24 · 100 min · ★ 5.7

TV Movie · Drama · History

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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Directors
Delbert Mann
Production companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Halcyon Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesMoses Cooper
Robert UrichRobert UrichJoseph Simmons
Chad LoweChad LoweAdam Cooper
Susan BlakelySusan BlakelySarah Cooper
Meredith SalengerMeredith SalengerRuth Simmons
Rip TornRip TornSolomon Chandler
Joan HeneyJoan HeneyGranny Cooper
Nicholas KilbertusJohn Parker
Anthony UlcAnthony UlcSimon Casper

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