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Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
VHS cover Mayflower The Pilgrims' Adventure.jpg
VHS cover from 1999
Genre Adventure
History
Screenplay by James Lee Barrett
Directed by George Schaefer
Starring Anthony Hopkins
Richard Crenna
Jenny Agutter
Theme music composer Brad Fiedel
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s) Linda Yellen
Producer(s) Linda Yellen
Louise Ramsay (associate producer)
Cinematography Arthur J. Ornitz
Editor(s) Eric Albertson
Running time 100 min.
Production company(s) Szygzy Productions
Distributor CBS
Release
Original network CBS
Picture format Color
Audio format Mono
Original release November 21, 1979 (1979-11-21) (US)

Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure is a 1979 American TV movie. It tells the exciting story of the Pilgrims'. They sailed from Plymouth, England to New England in 1620. Their famous ship was the Mayflower. This film shows their long and challenging journey. It is a historical adventure film. George Schaefer directed it. Famous actors like Anthony Hopkins, Richard Crenna, and Jenny Agutter star in the movie.

The movie focuses on the adventures of the passengers and crew. It shows the challenges they faced on their voyage. The film first aired on CBS on November 21, 1979.

The Mayflower Voyage

The Mayflower was a famous English ship. It carried a group of English families, known as the Pilgrims. They left England in September 1620. Their goal was to find a new home in America. They wanted to practice their religion freely. The journey across the Atlantic Ocean was very difficult. It took 66 days to reach their destination.

Life Aboard the Ship

Life on the Mayflower was tough. The ship was crowded. There were about 102 passengers and 30 crew members. They lived in cramped conditions below deck. Storms made the journey even harder. Many people became sick during the trip. Food and water were limited.

Arrival in New England

The Pilgrims finally saw land in November 1620. They landed near Cape Cod in what is now Massachusetts. This was much further north than they had planned. Before leaving the ship, they signed the Mayflower Compact. This was an agreement to create their own government. It was an important step in American history.

Meet the Cast

The movie features a talented group of actors. They bring the historical figures to life.

These actors helped tell the story of courage and survival. They showed the spirit of the Pilgrims.

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