1918 (1985): Cast
1918 is a 1985 war drama directed by Ken Harrison, starring William Converse-Roberts as Horace Robedaux, Hallie Foote and Matthew Broderick. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Ken Harrison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Guadalupe Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 1918 About?
The premise of 1918 without spoilers.
In 1918, as the United States deepens its World I effort, patriotic pressure drives many men to enlist. In a small Texas town, Horace Robedaux wrestles with duty versus staying with his wife Elizabeth and infant daughter Jenny. His father and Elizabeth’s brother push for enlistment, but an influenza epidemic sweeping the town threatens to upend plans.
1918 Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- screenplay adapted by author
- young
- town
- epidemic
- texas
- influenza
- 1910s
- world war one
- illness
- small town
- based on true story
- based on play
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- independent film
1918 Cast & Characters
William Converse-Roberts leads the cast as Horace Robedaux, with Hallie Foote as Elizabeth Robedaux and Matthew Broderick as Brother. Directed by Ken Harrison; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Harrison
- William Converse-Roberts as Horace Robedaux
- Hallie Foote as Elizabeth Robedaux
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Matthew Broderick as Brother - Michael Higgins as Mr. Vaughn
Also Starring in 1918
· 26 more- Charles Solomon Jr. Vernon Drayton
- Lisa Howard Constance
- Gil Glasgow Davis
- Bill McGhee Sam
- Randy Moore Dr. White
- Jerry Biggs Clyde
- Peggy Feury Mrs. Boone
- Rochelle Oliver Mrs. Vaughn
- Horton Foote Jr. Jessie
- Allan Alexander Straggler
- Jeanne McCarthy Bessie
- Phillip Smith Bill
- Carol Goodheart Ruth Amos
- Betty Murphy Verna
- L.T. Felty Mr. Thatcher
- Tom Murrel Stanley
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- Norma Allen Mrs. Gregory
- Margaret Spaulding Mrs. Cunningham
- Buffy Carol Gladys Maud
- Frost O. Myers Man
- Belinda Jackson Erma Sue
- Janice Woodson Country Woman
- Nick Jordon Jerry
- Cynthia Rogers Mrs. Drayton
- Anna Harrison Mary Beth
- Nancy Harrison Aunt Inez
More from Ken Harrison
One more film directed by Ken Harrison: On Valentine’s Day.
Cars in 1918
6 cars on screen, including the Ford Model T and the Oldsmobile unknown.
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Ford Model T Important role -
Oldsmobile unknown Important role -
Nash Quad Background role -
unknown Background role
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1918 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 1918, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 1918?
1918 runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was 1918 released?
1918 was released on April 26, 1985.
Who directed 1918?
1918 was directed by Ken Harrison.
More films by Ken Harrison Who is in the cast of 1918?
1918 stars William Converse-Roberts as Horace Robedaux, Hallie Foote as Elizabeth Robedaux and Matthew Broderick as Brother, among 30 credited actors.
Does 1918 have a post-credit scene?
No. 1918 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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