Alexander Hamilton
May 14 2007
•2h 0m
•History, Documentary
One of the most controversial men of his age, Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by the fatal flaws of stubbornness, extreme candor and arrogance. His life and career were marked by a stunning rise to power, scandal and tragedy. But his contributions survive. As Secretary of the Treasury during the tumultuous early years of the republic, Hamilton led the transformation of the young country into industrial powerhouse.
Cast
See allColm Feore
Narrator
Richard Easton
George Washington
Angela Thornton
Old Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Lauren Bloom
Young Elizabeth Schuyler
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