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The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation

The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!

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 congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Birth of a Nation
  • Genres: Drama, History, War
  • Release Date: 1915-03-08
  • Runtime: 195 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (561 votes)
  • Budget: $100,000
  • Revenue: $11,000,000
  • Production Companies: Epoch Film Co.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0416
  • Languages: No Language

Cast & Crew

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Stoneman's Daughter Elsie

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

as Flora Cameron

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

as Col. Ben Cameron

Miriam Cooper

Miriam Cooper

as Margaret Cameron

Mary Alden

Mary Alden

as Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia

Ralph Lewis

Ralph Lewis

as Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman

George Siegmann

George Siegmann

as Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch

Walter Long

Walter Long

as Gus

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

as Tod

Wallace Reid

Wallace Reid

as Jeff, the Blacksmith

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Trailers & Clips

The Birth of a Nation (1915) [ 4K Ultra HD ] D.W. Griffith | Lillian Gish | Full Movie

Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith - Trailer (1915)

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Keywords

armyku klux klansouthern usaracistsilent filmamerican civil warreconstruction eracontroversialantagonisticcondescending

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation is a Drama, History, War movie directed by . It was released on 1915-03-08.

Who are the main actors in The Birth of a Nation?

The main cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall, Miriam Cooper, Mary Alden, .

Where can I watch The Birth of a Nation online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Birth of a Nation is available.

Is The Birth of a Nation based on a true story?

The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!

What is the IMDb rating of The Birth of a Nation?

The Birth of a Nation has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 561 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Birth of a Nation?

The movie had a production budget of $100,000 and earned $11,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Birth of a Nation?

The soundtrack was composed by Epoch Film Co.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Birth of a Nation filmed?

The Birth of a Nation was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Birth of a Nation?

The total runtime of The Birth of a Nation is 195 minutes.

Is The Birth of a Nation suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Birth of a Nation?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Birth of a Nation.

Does The Birth of a Nation have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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