Summaries

The black sheep of a family and the local minister discover their true vocations during the Revolutionary War.

In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev. Anthony Anderson and arrested by the British. Dick discovers himself incapable of accusing another human to suffer and continues to masquerade as the reverend. The minister's wife, Judith, is moved by Dick's actions and mistakenly interprets them as an expression of love for her. In spite of his protestations she finds herself romantically attracted to him. Brought before British commander General Burgoyne, Dudgeon displays his willingness to die for his principles. At the last minute Dick is saved from ministerial pursuits to become a revolutionary leader.—alfiehitchie

Details

Keywords
  • fight
  • horse
  • native american
  • year 1777
  • dragoon
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • History
  • War
Release date Aug 19, 1959
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies Brynaprod Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions

Box office

Budget $1500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 23m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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