1776
1776

1776

6.8
November 9, 1972
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.

Director

Peter H. Hunt

Cast

William Daniels

William Daniels

John Adams

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard

Ken Howard

Thomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

Donald Madden

John Dickinson (PA)

John Cullum

John Cullum

Edward Rutledge (SC)