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The Birth of a Nation

As the Civil War ravages the nation, the Stoneman and Cameron families' close bond is torn apart by their conflicting allegiances to opposing armies. The devastating effects of the war unfold, ultimately culminating in the tragic events surrounding Lincoln's assassination and the rise o...

Two brothers, Phil and Ted Stoneman, visit friends in Piedmont, South Carolina, but the Civil War divides their friendship as they join opposing armies.

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Main Cast

Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallCol. Ben Cameron
Lillian GishLillian GishStoneman's Daughter Elsie
Miriam CooperMiriam CooperMargaret Cameron
Mae MarshMae MarshFlora Cameron
Mary AldenMary AldenStoneman's Housekeeper Lydia
Ralph LewisRalph LewisLeader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman
George SiegmannGeorge SiegmannLieut. Governor Silas Lynch
Walter LongWalter LongGus
Joseph HenaberyJoseph HenaberyAbraham Lincoln
Wallace ReidWallace ReidJeff, the Blacksmith
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellMrs. Cameron
Spottiswoode AitkenSpottiswoode AitkenDr. Cameron
George BerangerGeorge BerangerWade Cameron
Donald CrispDonald CrispGen. U.S. Grant
Howard GayeHoward GayeGen. Robert E. Lee
Sam De GrasseSam De GrasseCharles Sumner
Tom WilsonTom WilsonStoneman's Servant
Fred BurnsFred BurnsKlansman
Allan SearsAllan SearsKlansman
Elmo LincolnElmo LincolnBlacksmith
Madame Sul-Te-WanMadame Sul-Te-WanBlack Woman
Raoul WalshRaoul WalshJohn Wilkes Booth
Robert HarronRobert HarronTod
Monte BlueMonte Blue
Bob BurnsBob BurnsKlan Leader
Edmund BurnsEdmund BurnsKlansman
Edward BurnsEdward BurnsKlansman
John FordJohn FordKlansman
Olga GreyOlga GreyLaura Keene
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteUnion Soldier
Alma RubensAlma RubensBelle of 1861
Charles StevensCharles StevensVolunteer
Jules WhiteJules WhiteConfederate Soldier
David ButlerDavid ButlerNorthern Soldier / Confederate Soldier

Creators

D.W. GriffithD.W. GriffithDirector, Writer
Thomas F. Dixon Jr.Thomas F. Dixon Jr.Novel
Frank E. WoodsFrank E. WoodsScreenplay

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Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith - Trailer (1915)

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The Birth of a Nation (1915) [ 4K Ultra HD ] D.W. Griffith | Lillian Gish | Full Movie

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Info about The Birth of a Nation

Studio(s): Epoch Film Co.

Originally Released: United States, Feb 08, 1915

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $11,000,000.00

Budget: $110,000.00

Genres:Drama, War

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