Alexander Hamilton
Genres
Overview
One of the most controversial men of his age, Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by the fatal flaws of stubbornness, extreme candor and arrogance. His life and career were marked by a stunning rise to power, scandal and tragedy. But his contributions survive. As Secretary of the Treasury during the tumultuous early years of the republic, Hamilton led the transformation of the young country into industrial powerhouse.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2007-05-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
6.8
Colm Feore
Narrator
Richard Easton
George Washington
Angela Thornton
Old Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Lauren Bloom
Young Elizabeth Schuyler
Brían F. O'Byrne
Alexander Hamilton
Neil McGarry
Aaron Burr
Daniel Gerroll
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Stozier
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