1776 (1972)

11/09/1972 (US) • Drama, History • 2h 21m

The award winning musical comes to the screen!

Overview

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.

1776 (1972)

11/09/1972 (US) • 2h 21m

Drama, History

The award winning musical comes to the screen!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

William Daniels

John Adams

Howard Da Silva

Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

Martha Jefferson

John Dickinson (PA)

Edward Rutledge (SC)

Congressional President John Hancock (MA)

Richard Henry Lee (VA)

James Wilson (PA)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,000,000.00

Revenue

$2,800,000.00

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania

congress

musical

based on true story

based on play or musical

18th century

founding fathers

declaration of independence

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