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The award winning musical comes to the screen!

1776

6.9 / 10 6.9 1972 2h 21mG

DramaHistory

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.

Directed by Peter H. Hunt

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

William Daniels

William DanielsJohn Adams

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da SilvaDr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard

Ken HowardThomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner

Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson

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Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)

John Cullum

John CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)

David Ford

David FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)

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Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)