The Birth Of A Nation (Madacy) (1915) DVD cover
The Birth Of A Nation (Madacy) (1915) DVD cover

The Birth Of A Nation (Madacy)

1915 NR 175 mins

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This lavish Civil War epic, based on the play The Clansmen and the book The Leopard's Spots by Thomas Dixon, was the first feature length silent film.Gish and Walhall have some of the most moving scenes ever filmed and the masterful battle sequences brought the art of cinematography to new heights.

Birth Of A Nation is still today the cornerstone of the art of filmmaking and brought instant credibility to the entire industry.
Cast Donald Crisp, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Joseph Henabery, Mae Marsh, Wallace Reid, Eric von Stroheim, Raoul Walsh, Henry B. Walthall
Director D.W. Griffith
Screen Standard1.33:1
Subtitles None
Audio ENGLISH:DolbyDigitalMono
Rating NR
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