Johnny Tremain [VHS]
starring: Hal Stalmaster, Luana Patten, Jeff York, Sebastian Cabot, Richard Beymer
directed by: Robert Stevenson
directed by: Robert Stevenson
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Looking for a way to make the American Revolution come alive for yourchild? Based on Esther Forbes'sbook of the same name, Johnny Tremaintakes place in Boston from July 1773 through April 1775, and tells thestoryof a young apprentice silversmith drawn into a fight for human rights. Whenan accident cripples Johnny Tremain's hand and ends his hopes of becoming agreat silversmith, Tremain finds himself without work and accused of acrime he did not commit. Sons of Liberty members Paul Revere and JosiahQuincy are outraged by the circumstantial case against Tremain, agree torepresent him free of charge, and win his acquittal in court. Throughassociation with his new friends, Tremain begins to better understand thecurrent political climate, and eventually joins them in the battle forfreedom. Tremain's involvement in the emptying of British tea intoBoston Harbor, the arrival of the Redcoats in Boston, and the beginnings ofthe American Revolution at Concord is powerful and moving. The costuming issplendid, the music patriotic, and the dialogue well crafted. The filmstars Hal Stalmaster as Johnny Tremain, costars Luana Patten and JeffYork, and runs 80 minutes. This classicDisney film is wonderful entertainment and a fairly faithful representation of a crucial period in American history. (Ages 8 and older) --TamiHoriuchi
Description:
The British are coming! Return to the days of the Revolutionary War to relive some of America's proudest moments. Join young Johnny Tremain, Paul Revere, and the gallant Sons of Liberty as they rebelliously toss English tea into the waters of Boston Harbor.
Looking for a way to make the American Revolution come alive for yourchild? Based on Esther Forbes'sbook of the same name, Johnny Tremaintakes place in Boston from July 1773 through April 1775, and tells thestoryof a young apprentice silversmith drawn into a fight for human rights. Whenan accident cripples Johnny Tremain's hand and ends his hopes of becoming agreat silversmith, Tremain finds himself without work and accused of acrime he did not commit. Sons of Liberty members Paul Revere and JosiahQuincy are outraged by the circumstantial case against Tremain, agree torepresent him free of charge, and win his acquittal in court. Throughassociation with his new friends, Tremain begins to better understand thecurrent political climate, and eventually joins them in the battle forfreedom. Tremain's involvement in the emptying of British tea intoBoston Harbor, the arrival of the Redcoats in Boston, and the beginnings ofthe American Revolution at Concord is powerful and moving. The costuming issplendid, the music patriotic, and the dialogue well crafted. The filmstars Hal Stalmaster as Johnny Tremain, costars Luana Patten and JeffYork, and runs 80 minutes. This classicDisney film is wonderful entertainment and a fairly faithful representation of a crucial period in American history. (Ages 8 and older) --TamiHoriuchi
Description:
The British are coming! Return to the days of the Revolutionary War to relive some of America's proudest moments. Join young Johnny Tremain, Paul Revere, and the gallant Sons of Liberty as they rebelliously toss English tea into the waters of Boston Harbor.
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Average Rating:
Rating: - Great for History Class
The video was perfect for my junior high history class.Something different than a normal history video.Would recommend to anyone looking for history around the Revolutionary War or Boston Tea Party.
Rating: 
- Johnny Tremain
My students loved the movie. It was a great way to inforce all the concepts we learned about the beginning of the American Revolution.
Rating: - Skip the VHS- go for the DVD!
My students love to watch this film and the "Liberty Boys" are portrayed so kids can understand how difficult it was for colonists to stand up to their own government.
Every year I show this film to my students and every year they enjoy it. I'm so glad I bought it on DVD, so I can use it for the many years to come.
Rating: - Tremain - Disney formula still works to create interest in kids
I bought the Johnny Tremain movie to show my 10 and 8 year old boys not only about history of our great land, but a bit of how my interest in history began as a young boy, and explain how we watched television back in the 60's.Entertainment was different then, and how life was different for their parents. They loved the movie, the timeless film helped them understand our nations' beginning, and is well worth the price.Outstanding!
Rating: 
- Johnny Tremain
It would appeal more to someone my age who watched it as a child.Today's kids would not get it at all.
- Great for History ClassThe video was perfect for my junior high history class.Something different than a normal history video.Would recommend to anyone looking for history around the Revolutionary War or Boston Tea Party.
- Johnny TremainMy students loved the movie. It was a great way to inforce all the concepts we learned about the beginning of the American Revolution.
- Skip the VHS- go for the DVD!My students love to watch this film and the "Liberty Boys" are portrayed so kids can understand how difficult it was for colonists to stand up to their own government.
Every year I show this film to my students and every year they enjoy it. I'm so glad I bought it on DVD, so I can use it for the many years to come.
- Tremain - Disney formula still works to create interest in kidsI bought the Johnny Tremain movie to show my 10 and 8 year old boys not only about history of our great land, but a bit of how my interest in history began as a young boy, and explain how we watched television back in the 60's.Entertainment was different then, and how life was different for their parents. They loved the movie, the timeless film helped them understand our nations' beginning, and is well worth the price.Outstanding!
- Johnny TremainIt would appeal more to someone my age who watched it as a child.Today's kids would not get it at all.
