Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot (1957): Cast
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot is a 1957 short film directed by George Seaton, starring Michael Laurence as John Randolph, Jack Lord and Leora Dana. It runs 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 34 min
- Director
- George Seaton
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot About?
The premise of Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot without spoilers.
The film dramatizes Virginia’s contribution to American independence, following fictional planter John Fry—portrayed by a young Jack Lord—as he is elected to the House of Burgesses and becomes involved in the heated debates that culminate in Virginia’s vote to propose independence at the Second Continental Congress.
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot Themes & Keywords
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- english
- minister
- revolutionary
- vote
- planter
- patriot
- church
- plantation owner
- farmer
- religion
- speech
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- tavern
- patriotism
- revolution
- gunpowder
- continental congress
- import tax
- boycott
- 1770s
- part fiction
- williamsburg virginia
- taxation
- loyalist
- colonial america
- american revolution
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot Cast & Characters
Michael Laurence leads the cast as John Randolph, with Jack Lord as John Fry and Leora Dana as Anne Fry. Directed by George Seaton; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director George Seaton
- Michael Laurence as John Randolph
- Jack Lord as John Fry
- Leora Dana as Anne Fry
- Charles G. Martin as George Washington
Also Starring in Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
· 11 more- House Jameson William Byrd III
- Francis Compton George Wythe
- Robert Carroll Patrick Henry
- Clarence Derwent Lord Botetourt
- Margery Maude Madam Fry
- Karin Wolfe Caroline Fry
- Richard Striker Robert Fry
- Frederic Warriner Thomas Jefferson
- Ralph Sumpter Peyton Randolph
- John Goodbody The Reverend Mr. Price
- Orin M. Bullock Jr. Richard Henry Lee
More from George Seaton
More films directed by George Seaton, best-rated first: Miracle on 34th Street, 36 Hours, Airport and Showdown.
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot Videos
The featurette of Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot.
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Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot?
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot runs 34 minutes.
When was Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot released?
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot was released on March 29, 1957.
Who directed Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot?
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot was directed by George Seaton.
More films by George Seaton Who is in the cast of Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot?
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot stars Michael Laurence as John Randolph, Jack Lord as John Fry and Leora Dana as Anne Fry, among 15 credited actors.
Does Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot have a post-credit scene?
No. Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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