The General from America

He was a friend of George Washington and a decorated hero of the Revolutionary War. What caused Benedict Arnold to renounce his country and become one of America’s most reviled figures? Richard Dreyfuss stars in Richard Nelson’s dramatic and surprisingly modern take on the man whose name is now a synonym for being a traitor.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring Samantha Bennett, Steven Culp, Keene Curtis, Richard Dreyfuss, Charles Durning, Dominic Keating, Shirley Knight, Richard Hoyt Miller, Laurel Moglen, and Douglas Weston. Directed by Gordon Hunt and recorded before a live audience by L.A. Theatre Works.

The full list of actors includes Richard Hoyt Miller, Laurel Moglen, and Douglas Weston.

©1996 Richard Nelson (P)2015 L.A Theatre Works

Benedict's side

I never really was much of a Richard Dreyfus fan… But lately I've seen a few things and listen to a few things that make me think I've totally missed the boat on the guy. This is definitely one of them… He manages to turn Benedict Arnold into an oddly sympathetic character. You still get that Arnold was a scoundrel and earned his infamy, but Dreyfus humanizes him and a peculiar and endearing way.

Also… You can't beat Charles Durning as George Washington. That's worth the cost of admission right there.

Worthwhile history lesson

Wonderful way to learn the history of america. Keep the plays coming about american history. THis is a good way for people to learn some things about our beginnings