1776

1972 · Movie · Released · 141 min · ★ 6.9

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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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Cast

William DanielsJohn AdamsHoward Da SilvaDr. Benjamin FranklinKen HowardThomas JeffersonBlythe DannerMartha Jefferson

Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)John CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)David FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)

Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)

Emory BassJames Wilson (PA)Virginia VestoffAbigail AdamsWilliam HansenCaesar Rodney (DE)Roy PooleStephen Hopkins (RI)Ray MiddletonCol. Thomas McKean (DE)Stephen NathanCourier

Ralston HillCharles Thomson