Philip Kent (played by Andrew Stevens) is a protagonist in The Rebels.
The illegitimate son of an English nobleman who renounces his patrician birthright to become a Colonial soldier fighting for American independence. He forms an unlikely alliance to uncover and foil a dangerous conspiracy to assassinate General George Washington, driving the narrative's core themes of identity, loyalty, and wartime sacrifice. Judson Fletcher (played by Don Johnson) appears in The Rebels.
A Southern aristocrat who forms an unlikely alliance with Philip Kent. Together they navigate the treacherous landscape of war and political intrigue during the Revolution to protect the American cause. Eph Tait (played by Doug McClure) appears in The Rebels.
An earthy companion who joins Philip Kent and the Southern aristocrat on their dangerous mission. He supports their efforts to uncover and thwart the plot to assassinate General George Washington. John Hancock (played by Jim Backus) appears in The Rebels.
Mrs. Brumple (played by Joan Blondell) appears in The Rebels.
Duke of Kentland (played by Richard Basehart) appears in The Rebels.
An English nobleman and the father of Philip Kent. His aristocratic heritage creates the central moral dilemma for Philip, who must choose between his inherited status and his commitment to the American Revolutionary cause. Anne Kent (played by Kim Cattrall) appears in The Rebels.
Henry Knox (played by John Chappell) appears in The Rebels.
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Characters
Philip Kent
(played by Andrew Stevens) — protagonist
The illegitimate son of an English nobleman who renounces his patrician birthright to become a Colonial soldier fighting for American independence. He forms an unlikely alliance to uncover and foil a...
Judson Fletcher
(played by Don Johnson) — supporting
A Southern aristocrat who forms an unlikely alliance with Philip Kent. Together they navigate the treacherous landscape of war and political intrigue during the Revolution to protect the American caus...
Eph Tait
(played by Doug McClure) — supporting
An earthy companion who joins Philip Kent and the Southern aristocrat on their dangerous mission. He supports their efforts to uncover and thwart the plot to assassinate General George Washington.
John Hancock
(played by Jim Backus) — supporting
Mrs. Brumple
(played by Joan Blondell) — supporting
Duke of Kentland
(played by Richard Basehart) — supporting
An English nobleman and the father of Philip Kent. His aristocratic heritage creates the central moral dilemma for Philip, who must choose between his inherited status and his commitment to the Americ...
Anne Kent
(played by Kim Cattrall) — supporting
Henry Knox
(played by John Chappell) — supporting
Dr. Church
(played by Macdonald Carey) — supporting
Benjamin Franklin
(played by Tom Bosley) — supporting
Breen
(played by Rory Calhoun) — supporting
George Washington
(played by Peter Graves) — minor
Peggy McLean
(played by Gwen Humble) — minor
John Waverly
(played by William Smith) — minor
Charlotte Waverly
(played by Pamela Hensley) — minor
Baron Von Steuben
(played by Nehemiah Persoff) — minor
Ambrose Waverly
(played by Warren Stevens) — minor
John Adams
(played by William Daniels) — minor
Mrs. Harris
(played by Anne Francis) — minor
Thomas Jefferson
(played by Kevin Tighe) — minor
Story Analysis
A Revolutionary War narrative exploring identity, loyalty, and the personal cost of fighting for American independence through Philip Kent's mission to prevent an assassination plot against General Washington.
Plot Progression
The Renegade's Path
Alliance in the Shadows
Loyalty Under Fire
Preserving the Cause
Directed by Russ Mayberry
Content sources
Related entry on
Wikidata
(Q16931648), public domain (CC0).
