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The Birth of a Nation
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THE BIRTH OF A NATION

"The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!"

19153h 13m6.0 TMDb

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Spoiler-Free

Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon.

Cast

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Stoneman's Daughter Elsie

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Flora Cameron

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

Col. Ben Cameron

Miriam Cooper

Miriam Cooper

Margaret Cameron

Mary Alden

Mary Alden

Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia

Ralph Lewis

Ralph Lewis

Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman

George Siegmann

George Siegmann

Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch

Walter Long

Walter Long

Gus

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion9
Complexity9.5
Humor5
Realism10
Action4.6
Darkness6.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy immersive, epic experiences

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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