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6.9Colonial 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.
Released: 1972-11-09141 minDir: Peter H. HuntDrama, HistoryBudget: $6.0MBox office: $2.8M
Cast
- William Daniels as John Adams
- Howard Da Silva as Dr. Benjamin Franklin
- Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson
- Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson
- Donald Madden as John Dickinson (PA)
- John Cullum as Edward Rutledge (SC)
Themes
- philadelphia, pennsylvania
- congress
- musical
- based on true story
- based on play or musical
- 18th century
- founding fathers
- declaration of independence
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 142
- FilmAffinity ID
- 552447
- Official website
- www.1776themusical.com
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- publication date
- 1972-01-01
- title
- 1776
- Commons category
- 1776 (film)
- review score
- 68%
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Gallery (6)
Connections
United States
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Benjamin Franklin
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John Dickinson
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Robert R. Livingston
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list of Secretaries of State of the United States
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presidency of Thomas Jefferson
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Harry Stradling
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The American Revolution (TV series)
Concept
George Washington
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Virginia
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Massachusetts
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Maryland
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Thomas Jefferson
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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South Carolina
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Philadelphia
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Categories
1970s historical comedy-drama films1970s historical musical films1970s musical comedy-drama films1972 American films1972 comedy-drama films1972 English-language films1972 films1972 musical filmsAmerican musical comedy-drama filmsAmerican Revolutionary War filmsColumbia Pictures filmsCultural depictions of Benjamin FranklinCultural depictions of John AdamsCultural depictions of John HancockCultural depictions of Thomas JeffersonEnglish-language historical comedy-drama filmsEnglish-language historical drama filmsEnglish-language musical comedy-drama filmsFilms about George WashingtonFilms about presidents of the United StatesFilms adapted into comicsFilms based on musicalsFilms directed by Peter H. HuntFilms scored by Ray Heindorf