1776 (1972)

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.

Released: Nov 09, 1972

Runtime: 141 minutes

Genre: Drama, History

Stars: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden, John Cullum

Crew: Peter H. Hunt (Director), Peter Stone (Screenplay), Sherman Edwards (Theatre Play), Peter Stone (Theatre Play), Sherman Edwards (Songs), Arthur Piantadosi (Sound)