philadelphia, pennsylvania,congress,musical,based on true story,based on play or musical,18th century,founding fathers,declaration of independence

1776 (1972)

Poster for 1776

The award winning musical comes to the screen!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter H. Hunt
  • Profile picture of William Daniels
    John Adams William Daniels
  • Profile picture of Howard Da Silva
    Dr. Benjamin Franklin Howard Da Silva
  • Profile picture of Ken Howard
    Thomas Jefferson Ken Howard
  • Profile picture of Blythe Danner
    Martha Jefferson Blythe Danner
  • Profile picture of John Cullum
    Edward Rutledge (SC) John Cullum
  • Profile picture of Virginia Vestoff
    Abigail Adams Virginia Vestoff
  • Profile picture of William Hansen
    Caesar Rodney (DE) William Hansen
  • Profile picture of Roy Poole
    Stephen Hopkins (RI) Roy Poole

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Keywords

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  • congress
  • musical
  • based on true story
  • based on play or musical
  • 18th century
  • founding fathers
  • declaration of independence