The Bastard

This television film follows the story of a young orphan who is sent to live with his uncle in the American South during the Revolutionary War. He finds himself caught between his loyalty to his family and his growing desire for freedom and justice. As the war escalates, he must make difficult choices that will shape his destiny and the future of his nation.

The Bastard was a made-for-television movie that garnered moderate attention for its historical drama and performances. While it aimed to capture the spirit of the Revolutionary War era, its critical reception was mixed, with some critics praising its ambition and others finding it to be a somewhat conventional historical narrative.

• Praised for its depiction of the American Revolution and its young protagonist's coming-of-age story.
• Felt by some to be a lengthy and sometimes predictable adaptation of the novel.
• The performances were generally considered adequate for a television production of its time.

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The film is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by John Jakes, which was the first in his 'American Bicentennial Series'.