The Crossing

George Washington in this dramatisation of Washington’s perilous gamble to cross the Delaware River and attack the British forces., Jeff Daniels plays General George Washington, risking everything in a daring attack by his army, shortly after the Declaration of Independence. Powerful war drama., Powerful war drama set just after the Declaration of Independence, starring Jeff Daniels, Roger Rees and Sebastian Roche. When George Washington’s armies fall victim to the hardships of disease, low supplies and a harsh winter, he guides them on a desperate surprise attack against the British on Christmas Day. The success of his plan depends on a successful crossing of the freezing Delaware river during a storm., Adapted by screenwriter Howard Fast from his own fact-based novel, this historical drama tells the story of one of the most unexpected triumphs of the American Revolutionary War. In December 1776, the armies of General George Washington (Jeff Daniels) are near the point of collapse; short on money and supplies, ravaged by disease, their numbers thinned by desertion, and freezing in summer uniforms in the midst of a brutal winter, it seems all but impossible that the Colonial Army can hold out much longer against the British Army and their allied German Hessian forces. With imminent defeat a clear possibility, Washington and his troops organize for an audacious surprise attack against the British soldiers on Christmas Day, hinging on the crossing of the freezing Delaware River in the middle of a storm. Co-starring Roger Rees, The Crossing was produced for broadcast by the Arts and Entertainment cable television network., Howard Fast adapted his novel depicting events leading up to Gen. George Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River in 1776. Jeff Daniels. Gen. Mercer: Roger Rees. Capt. Alexander Hamilton: Steven McCarthy. Col. Glover: Sebastian Roche. Directed by Robert Harmon., Powerful war drama set just after the Declaration of Independence. When George Washington’s armies fall victim to the hardships of disease, low supplies and a harsh winter, he guides them on a desperate surprise attack against the British on Christmas Day. The success of his plan depends on a successful crossing of the freezing Delaware river during a storm., It is December 1776; nearly six months since the American colonies began their war for independence. Since the beginning, the continental Army of George Washington has suffered greatly at the hands of the superior British troops. The colonists have not won any battles and with the deepening of winter it appears that the revolution is doomed to fail and the rebels doomed to hang.With brilliant desperation, Washington and his aide General Mercer, plan an inspired military manoeuvre. With the help of Colonel John Glover and his team of boatmen, Washington transports the entire Continental Army across the Delaware River in the dark of night. The colonists’ stunning dawn attack would change the course of the war.