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1776

1972-11-09 · 141 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · History

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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Directors
Peter H. Hunt
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,800,000

Top Cast

William DanielsWilliam DanielsJohn Adams
Howard Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaDr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken HowardKen HowardThomas Jefferson
Blythe DannerBlythe DannerMartha Jefferson
Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)
John CullumJohn CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)
David FordDavid FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory BassJames Wilson (PA)
Virginia VestoffVirginia VestoffAbigail Adams
William HansenWilliam HansenCaesar Rodney (DE)
Roy PooleRoy PooleStephen Hopkins (RI)
Ray MiddletonRay MiddletonCol. Thomas McKean (DE)
Stephen NathanStephen NathanCourier
Ralston HillCharles Thomson
William DuellWilliam DuellAndrew McNair
James NobleJames NobleRev. John Witherspoon (NJ)
Howard CaineHoward CaineLewis Morris (NY)
Peter ForsterPeter ForsterOliver Wolcott (CT)
John MyhersJohn MyhersRobert Livingston

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