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The Bastard is a four-hour two part presentation that combines drama, action, adventure and romance, set against the backdrop of history. Phillipe Charboneau is the illegitimate son of an English Duke. When he travels from France to England to claim his inheritance, he incurs the wrath of his father's family and is forced to flee to America, where he becomes involved in the events leading to the American Revolution.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Produced for the syndicated "Operation Prime Time" series, The Bastard is the first of John Jakes' "Kent Family Chronicles" (followed by "The Rebels" and "The Seekers"). Presented in two parts, the story begins in 1771, with 17-year-old French commoner Philippe Charboneau (Andrew Stevens) discovering that he is the illegitimate son of a British Duke. He goes on a long journey, girdling several countries, to claim his birthright, with his mother (Patricia Neal) along for the ride. Settling in America in 1772, our hero--now known as Phillip Kent--becomes involved with the American Revolution. The all-star cast includes Buddy Ebsen, Barry Sullivan, Harry Morgan, Lorne Greene, Donald Pleasence, Tom Bosley (as Ben Franklin), William Shatner (as Paul Revere) and William Daniels (as Samuel Adams). Distributed nationally beginning May 22, 1978, The Bastard was re-titled Kent Family Chronicles in the more conservative TV markets. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, ...The Bastard (1978) ( Kent Family Chronicles ) ( The Bastard: Part 1 of the Kent Family Chronicles )
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lionface
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1978 period drama charting a young man's story, his trials and tribulations and building gradually into his involvement with the American war of independence. In fact, the story ends just as the war starts. So this is not a war drama, more of a period romp centered around one man's adventures complete with sword fights, friends, enemies, lovers etc. The plot moves from rural France to England and on to Boston, USA.
Along the way there are a whole host of famous faces including Donald Pleasance, Kim Cattrall, William Shatner and Tom Bosley (the dad off Happy Days) who plays Benjamin Franklin, complete with long grey wig, small round spectacles and even takes a naked 'air bath'!
It's lighthearted and but it also moves along at a very watchable pace. I enjoyed it on loads of levels. At first i found myself giggling at how seriously it takes itself despite having some dodgy accents, hammy acting and some wonderfully naff lines of dialogue. But it is also very warm hearted and fun.
For me, this is perfect sunday evening viewing. All the nostalgia of late 70's tv combined with a hearty late 1700s period drama adventure and a slightly unintentionally funny edge throughout.
Think 'one man' Three musketeers meets Barry Lyndon lite. Entertaining, cosy and well recommended if you like this sort of thing.
(p.s. - length of feature is in fact 3hrs, not 4hrs as stated above and on the dvd case itself).
Along the way there are a whole host of famous faces including Donald Pleasance, Kim Cattrall, William Shatner and Tom Bosley (the dad off Happy Days) who plays Benjamin Franklin, complete with long grey wig, small round spectacles and even takes a naked 'air bath'!
It's lighthearted and but it also moves along at a very watchable pace. I enjoyed it on loads of levels. At first i found myself giggling at how seriously it takes itself despite having some dodgy accents, hammy acting and some wonderfully naff lines of dialogue. But it is also very warm hearted and fun.
For me, this is perfect sunday evening viewing. All the nostalgia of late 70's tv combined with a hearty late 1700s period drama adventure and a slightly unintentionally funny edge throughout.
Think 'one man' Three musketeers meets Barry Lyndon lite. Entertaining, cosy and well recommended if you like this sort of thing.
(p.s. - length of feature is in fact 3hrs, not 4hrs as stated above and on the dvd case itself).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Dralla
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Excellent DVD, good story, good stars and excellent plot. Glad that I ordered it to watch on a winters evening.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The Kent Chronicals is another great historical novel from one of the best historical fiction writers John Jakes, turned into a best seller mini-series. This DVD contains the first part-.In Summary, here we meet Philip Charboneau who is French and the illegitimate son of an English Duke who on travelling from France to England to claim his inheritance, meets the wrath and anger of his fathers family. Consequently he flees to the United states where he is embroiled in the events leading to the civil war. It is before the North and South trilogy, and historically accurate.
I had wanted to see this so many years ago after watching North and south for the umpteenth time. The cost of the region 1 imports were prohibitive, but this region 2 import is real value for money. It is an all star cast, and the acting is superb.
I had wanted to see this so many years ago after watching North and south for the umpteenth time. The cost of the region 1 imports were prohibitive, but this region 2 import is real value for money. It is an all star cast, and the acting is superb.
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"The Bastard" is Part One of The Kent Chronicles
a TV mini-series of the John Jakes historical
novel by the same name, and was released just
around the time of the... Read more
a TV mini-series of the John Jakes historical
novel by the same name, and was released just
around the time of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Malcolm
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An interesting story
When I bought the DVD I just wanted another movie starring William Shatner.
In reality, "the Bastard" is much more than that. Read more
In reality, "the Bastard" is much more than that. Read more
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