

The Bastard
1978-05-22 · 240 min / episode · ★ 7.0
When Phillipe Charboneau, illegitimate son of an English duke, travels from France to England to claim his inheritance, he incurs the wrath of his father's family and is forced to flee to America, where he becomes involved in the events leading to the American Revolution.
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- Creators
- John Wilder
- Production companies
- Universal Television, Operation Prime Time (OPT), John Wilder Nightwatch Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Andrew StevensPhillippe Charboneau / Philip Kent
Olivia HusseyAlicia Parkhurst
Tom BosleyBenjamin Franklin
Barry SullivanAbraham Ware
Kim CattrallAnne Ware
Buddy EbsenBenjamin Edes
Mark NeelyRoger Amberly
John de LancieLt. Stark
Raymond BurrNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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