The Bastard (1978): Cast
The Bastard is a 1978 war drama directed by Lee H. Katzin, starring Andrew Stevens as Phillipe Charboneau / Philip Kent, Patricia Neal and Donald Pleasence. It runs 4 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 4h (240 min)
- Director
- Lee H. Katzin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bastard About?
The premise of The Bastard without spoilers.
Phillipe Charboneau, the bastard son of an English duke, leaves France for England to claim his birthright. His claim enrages his father's relatives, forcing him to escape across the Atlantic. In the American colonies he becomes entangled in the rising tensions that spark the Revolution. (Episodes 1‑2 of the Kent Chronicles miniseries.)
The Bastard Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- voice over
- narrator
- france
- england
- colonies
- nobility
- ocean voyage
- inheritance
- burial at sea
- musket
- printing
- printing press
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- military training
- fencing
- sword fight
- highwaymen
- bounty
- philadelphia pennsylvania
- benjamin franklin character
- flintlock gun
- illegitimate son
- freedom
- paul revere character
- redcoat
- sailing ship
- marquis de lafayette character
- colonial america
- boston massachusetts
- american revolution
- based on novel
The Bastard Cast & Characters
Andrew Stevens leads the cast as Phillipe Charboneau / Philip Kent, with Patricia Neal as Marie Charboneau and Donald Pleasence as Solomon Sholto. Directed by Lee H. Katzin; 56 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee H. Katzin
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Andrew Stevens as Phillipe Charboneau / Philip Kent -
Patricia Neal as Marie Charboneau -
Donald Pleasence as Solomon Sholto -
Keenan Wynn as Johnny Malcolm
Also Starring in The Bastard
· 52 more- William Shatner Paul Revere
- Cameron Mitchell Capt. Plummer
- Harry Morgan Capt. Caleb
- Raymond Burr Narrator (voice)
- Barry Sullivan Abraham Ware
- Alan Napier Dr. Bleeker
- Noah Beery Jr. Dan O'Brien
- Eleanor Parker Lady Amberly
- Philip Baker Hall Shopkeeper
- Kim Cattrall Anne Ware
- Lorne Greene Bishop Francis
- Charles Haid George Lumden
- William Daniels Samuel Adams
- John Colicos Lord North
- George Chandler Seadog
- Tom Bosley Benjamin Franklin
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- Buddy Ebsen Benjamin Edes
- John de Lancie Lt. Stark
- Russell Johnson Col. James Barrett
- Ian Abercrombie Deserter (uncredited)
- Olivia Hussey Alicia
- James Gregory Will Campbell
- Jim Antonio Dr. Warren
- Stephen Furst Bertrand
- Michael Alldredge British Sgt.
- William Bassett British Officer
- Albert Carrier Valet
- Ike Eisenmann The Marquis de LaFayette
- Peggy Rea Shopkeeper
- Claude Earl Jones Fat Man
- Peter Elbling General
- Sam Chew Jr. Major
- Roger Bowen Landlord
- Peter Bonerz Girard
- Monte Landis Turly
- Keith McConnell Coachman
- Elizabeth Shepherd Emma Sholto
- Herbert Jefferson Jr. Lucas
- James Garrett Beggar
- James Whitmore Jr. Esau Sholto
- Clint Ritchie Mister Dawes
- Alex Henteloff Henry Knox
- Damon Douglas Auguste Du Pleis
- Beege Barkette Charlotte
- Johnny Doran Jeremy Thaxter
- Richard Peel Capt. Rotch
- John Mark Robinson Dr. Prescott
- Mark Neely Roger Amberly
- Carole Tru Foster Daisy O'Brien
- Robert Burke Hosea Sholto
- Pamela White Polly
- Benjamin Stewart Innkeeper
More from Lee H. Katzin
More films directed by Lee H. Katzin, best-rated first: Le Mans, Restraining Order, The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission and World Gone Wild.
The Bastard Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “The Kent Chronicles” and “Part I: The Bastard”.
- Also known as
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- The Kent Chronicles
- Part I: The Bastard
- תולדות משפחת קנט
- Байстрюк
- John Jakes: Levoboček
- El bastardo
- 더 배스터드
- Ублюдок
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The Bastard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bastard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bastard?
The Bastard runs 4 hours (240 minutes).
When was The Bastard released?
The Bastard was released on May 22, 1978.
Who directed The Bastard?
The Bastard was directed by Lee H. Katzin.
More films by Lee H. Katzin Who is in the cast of The Bastard?
The Bastard stars Andrew Stevens as Phillipe Charboneau / Philip Kent, Patricia Neal as Marie Charboneau and Donald Pleasence as Solomon Sholto, among 56 credited actors.
Does The Bastard have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bastard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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