Movie

1776 (1972)

• G
• November 9, 1972
• 2h 21m

• Drama
• History

“The award winning musical comes to the screen!”

Overview

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.

Director

Peter H. Hunt

Writers

Peter Stone

Starring

William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard