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(More customer reviews)A@E normally produces pretty good stuff. For some reason they never really got it together on this one. The subject matter is certainly good, but the chronology of the story seems confused. For one, this should have been a longer story. At least another hour could have included and clarified many aspects of Arnold's complex career in the Revolution. As it stands here many important events are left out, including the battle of Freeman's Farm, as well as his clever deception of the Indians which fouled Berry St. Leger's drive down from Oswego. These were important aspects of Arnold's career, which should have been included. The excessive romance scenes with Peggy could have been cut down to make room. Jeff Daniels would have been better to have as Washington. He was so good in "The Crossing" which was a much better film. The relationship with Major Andre is grossly over-stated. Aidrian Quinn does an adequate job playing Arnold, but his work is not made easiler by an overall weak support cast, and poor editing. What is good about the DVD version is that you get the true story of Arnold's life from the A&E Biography thats included. An overall attractive production with unfortunate short-comings.
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He was perhaps the finest commander in the Continental Army, but hewill always be remembered as a traitor who turned his back on America in its hour ofneed.This original film from A&E Network Studios tells the true story of Benedict Arnold.After winning important victories for the breakaway colonies, Arnold is driven to resignby an ungrateful Congress. Coaxed back into service by his old friend GeorgeWashington, he is soon enmeshed in the divisive politics of Revolutionary Philadelphia.And when his love for a loyalist woman leads to scandal--and the Colonial leaders fail tosupport him--the stage is set for his fateful decision.Directed by Mikael Salomon (Bandof Brothers, The Agency) BENEDICT ARNOLD stars Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall,Songcatcher) as the infamous turncoat and Kelsey Grammer (Cheers, Frasier) as GeorgeWashington.
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