The Birth of a Nation
The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!
19153h 13m5.9(603 votes)
DramaHistoryWar
Synopsis
Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's co…
The Birth of a Nation (1915) is a drama, history, and war film directed by D.W. Griffith. It stars Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, and Henry B. Walthall. The film runs for 3 hours 13 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 603 votes.
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Cast
Lillian Gish
Stoneman's Daughter Elsie
Mae Marsh
Flora Cameron
Henry B. Walthall
Col. Ben Cameron
Miriam Cooper
Margaret Cameron
Mary Alden
Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia
Ralph Lewis
Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman
George Siegmann
Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch
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Who stars in The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation stars Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, and Miriam Cooper, and was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation has a runtime of 3 hours 13 minutes.
When did The Birth of a Nation come out?
The Birth of a Nation was released in 1915.
What genre is The Birth of a Nation?
The Birth of a Nation is a drama, history, and war film.
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The Birth of a Nation holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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