George Washington (TV miniseries)

George Washington
Genre Drama / War / Miniseries
Directed by Buzz Kulik
Produced by Richard Fielder
Buzz Kulik
David Gerber
Written by James Thomas Flexner (book)
Jon Boothe
Richard Fielder
Starring See cast
Music by Laurence Rosenthal
Country  United States
Language English
Original channel CBS
Original run April 8, 1984 – April 11, 1984
Running time 480 minutes
No. of episodes 3
Followed by George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986)

George Washington is a 1984 television miniseries directed by Buzz Kulik. The miniseries, released in three parts, chronicles the life of George Washington, the 1st President of the United States, from age 11 to age 51.[1] George Washington is based on the biography by James Thomas Flexner.

The miniseries was shot mainly on location near Washington, D.C. and was aired on April 8, 10 and 11, 1984.[2] The first part covers covers Washington's life in the French and Indian War, the second part shows the coming and commencement of the Revolutionary War and the final part describes the victory of the Independence from England. It was nominated for six Primetime Emmys.

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Plot

This miniseries covers the life of George Washington, from the time he is a young man, through his experiences in the French and Indian War and his rise to lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution. It concludes shortly after the end of the war, with Washington's return to his home in Mount Vernon.

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