From The Last of the Mohicans to The Alamo, film makers have endeavored to capture America's earliest struggles for independence. The films that have been made about the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the Texas Revolution are powerful testimonies to the courage and determination of the people who fought in these wars, and those who strived for freedom.
 
Benedict Arnold (2003)
On the battlefields of the American Revolution, two generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington is remembered as America's founding father, Arnold as America's most notorious traitor.
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The Patriot (2000)
When the American Revolution comes, Benjamin Martin chooses not to fight for the Continental Army because he wants to protect his family. But when a British colonel threatens their welfare and kills one of his sons, he chooses to enlist.
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The Crossing (2000)
A dramatization of General George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking over 1,000 of the feared Hessian mercenaries garrisoned at Trenton. Starring Jeff Daniels, Roger Rees, and Steven McCarthy.
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Liberty! The American Revolution (1997)
Six-hour PBS documentary on the American Revolution, from the passage of the Stamp Act (1775) through the ratification of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (1789).
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George Washington (1984)
The early life and career of the American General and President through his participation in the Revolutionary War. Directed by Buzz Kulik, and starring Barry Bostwick, Jaclyn Smith, Lloyd Bridges, and Patty Duke.
Related site: Rediscovering Washington

The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
British and French troops do battle in colonial America, with aid from various native American war parties. The British troops enlist the help of local colonial militia men, who are reluctant to leave their homes undefended.
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Northwest Passage (1940)
Langdon Towne and Hunk Marriner join Major Rogers' Rangers as they fight the indians during the French and Indian War.
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The Alamo (2004)
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Directed by John Lee Hancock.
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The Alamo (1960)
The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas. Starring John Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Laurence Harvey.
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The Man from the Alamo (1954)
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Directed by Budd Boetticher, and starring Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, and Chill Wills.
Related site: The Texas Revolution