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The Bastard

The Bastard

★ 7.0/10•1978•4h 0m•TV-PG•Drama•War & Politics
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When Phillipe Charboneau, illegitimate son of an English duke, 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.

StatusEnded
Runtime4h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 22, 1978

Episodes

E193m

Part 1

When he comes of age, Philippe's mother reveals that his father is a British lord, who has acknowledged his French love child. Philippe travels from France to claim his birthright, where he is opposed by his legitimate half-brother.

May 22, 1978

E292m

Part 2

In the American Colonies, Philippe finds himself involved with the Sons of Liberty, the American Revolution, and a woman. His half-brother and his seductive wife also arrive in the colonies.

May 29, 1978

Actors

Andrew Stevens

Andrew Stevens

Phillippe Charboneau / Philip Kent

Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey

Alicia Parkhurst

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Benjamin Franklin

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

Abraham Ware

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Anne Ware

Buddy Ebsen

Buddy Ebsen

Benjamin Edes

Mark Neely

Mark Neely

Roger Amberly

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Lt. Stark

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Narrator (voice)

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