1776

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.

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Release date

9 Nov 1972

Runtime

2 h 21 min

• TMDB 6.9

Genres

• Drama
• History

Director

PHPeter H. Hunt

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Countries

• US

Cast

William Danielsas John AdamsHoward Da Silvaas Dr. Benjamin FranklinKen Howardas Thomas JeffersonBlythe Danneras Martha JeffersonDMDonald Maddenas John Dickinson (PA)John Cullumas Edward Rutledge (SC)David Fordas Congressional President John Hancock (MA)RHRon Holgateas Richard Henry Lee (VA)EBEmory Bassas James Wilson (PA)Virginia Vestoffas Abigail Adams

Writers

Peter Stone

Composer

SESherman Edwards

Cinematography

HSHarry Stradling Jr.

Studios

Columbia PicturesJLJack L. Warner Productions

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