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1776 (1972)

6.8 | Nov 09, 1972 (US) | Drama, History | 02:21
Budget: 6 000 000 | Revenue: 2 800 000

The award winning musical comes to the screen!

Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.

Featured Crew

Director
Art Direction
Producer
Director of Photography
Set Decoration
Costumer
Music Supervisor, Conductor
Costume Design
Makeup Artist

Cast

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William Daniels
John Adams
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Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
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Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
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Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
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Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA)
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John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC)
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David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
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Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
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Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)
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Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams