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1776 1972

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Peter H. Hunt
Written by: Peter Stone
Release date: 1972-11-09
Runtime: 141 minutes
Tagline: The award winning musical comes to the screen!
Cast:
William Daniels
William Daniels
John Adams 
Howard Da Silva
Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin 
Ken Howard
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson 
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson 
Donald Madden
Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA) 
John Cullum
John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC) 
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