

When Phillipe Charboneau, illegitimate son of an English duke, travels from France to England to claim his inheritance, he incurs the wrath of his father's family and is forced to flee to America, where he becomes involved in the events leading to the American Revolution.
John Wilder
NBC

Andrew Stevens
Phillippe Charboneau / Philip Kent

Olivia Hussey
Alicia Parkhurst

Tom Bosley
Benjamin Franklin

Barry Sullivan
Abraham Ware

Kim Cattrall
Anne Ware

Buddy Ebsen
Benjamin Edes

Mark Neely
Roger Amberly

John de Lancie
Lt. Stark

Raymond Burr
Narrator (voice)
1. Part 1
When he comes of age, Philippe's mother reveals that his father is a British lord, who has acknowledged his French love child. Philippe travels from France to claim his birthright, where he is opposed by his legitimate half-brother.
2. Part 2
In the American Colonies, Philippe finds himself involved with the Sons of Liberty, the American Revolution, and a woman. His half-brother and his seductive wife also arrive in the colonies.