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1776 (1972)

G · 1972-11-09 · 2h 21m · EN
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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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Peter H. HuntDirector
Budget
$6M
Box office
$2.8M

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▶ 1776 (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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William DanielsWilliam DanielsJohn AdamsHoward Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaDr. Benjamin FranklinKen HowardKen HowardThomas JeffersonBlythe DannerBlythe DannerMartha JeffersonDonald MaddenDonald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)John CullumJohn CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)Roy PooleRoy PooleStephen Hopkins (RI)David FordDavid FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)Ron HolgateRon HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)William HansenWilliam HansenCaesar Rodney (DE)Gumball WilliamsGumball WilliamsOne Dollar BillRay MiddletonRay MiddletonCol. Thomas McKean (DE)

Keywords

MusicalPhiladelphia, pennsylvania18th centuryBased on play or musicalFounding fathersCongressBased on true story1700sDeclaration of independence

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Music · HistoryTheme affinityMusical · Philadelphia Pennsylvania · 18th CenturyDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference318973Actor preference261749 · 291464 · 97689

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What is 1776 about?

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.

How long is 1776?

1776 has a runtime of 141 minutes.

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