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The Crossing( 2000)

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Overview

A made-for-TV dramatization of George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the British forces at Trenton.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jeff Daniels

      Gen. George Washington

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      Roger Rees

      Gen. Hugh Mercer

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      Sebastian Roché

      Col. John Glover

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      Steven McCarthy

      Alexander Hamilton

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      John Henry Canavan

      Gen. Henry Knox

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      Ned Vukovic

      Stirling

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      David Ferry

      Greene

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      Karl Pruner

      Sullivan

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      Nigel Bennett

      Gates

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      Duncan McLeod

      Williams

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      Andrew Kraulis

      Billy

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      Kelly Harms

      Tommy

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      Jonathan Watton

      Cadman

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      Kristen Holden-Ried

      Heinaman

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      Chris Williamson

      Officer

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      Paul Brogren

      Soldier #1

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      Robert Persichini

      Soldier #2

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      Peter Cockett

      Abe

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      Michael Proudfoot

      Fisherman Jacob

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      Tim Post

      Fisherman Ike

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      Julian Richings

      McKenzie

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      Shaun Austin-Olsen

      Barclay

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      Paulette Sinclair

      Mrs. Barclay

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      Donald Ewer

      McKonkey

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      James Kidnie

      Rall

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      John Watson

      Piel

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      Christopher Crumb

      Man #1

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      Michael Frolick

      Man #2

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      Mary Pirie

      Woman

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      Cliff Saunders

      Billy Perkins

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      Rick Parker

      Mounted Officer

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Thu Oct 09 2025
    **_Crossing the Delaware on Christmas night to take down a Hessian garrison_** Shot in April-May, 1999, this is a realistic account of George Washington’s audacious gamble precisely when his demoralized scanty army needed a victory. As for Jeff Daniels as the iconic Father of America, who would’ve thought that one of the stars of “Dumb and Dumber” could pull off the challenging role? Yet he does so superbly. While some minor things are inaccurate and included for dramatic reasons, such as what happens to General Gates, this is the next best thing to going back in history and being there s...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • historical figure
    • american revolution
    • american history
    • george washington