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6.989 votes1972G2h 21mDramaHistoryIMDb

Synopsis

“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

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William Daniels
John Adams
Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
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Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA)
John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC)
David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
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Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
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Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)
Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams
William Hansen
Caesar Rodney (DE)
Roy Poole
Stephen Hopkins (RI)
Ray Middleton
Col. Thomas McKean (DE)
Stephen Nathan
Courier
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Ralston Hill
Charles Thomson
William Duell
Andrew McNair
James Noble
Rev. John Witherspoon (NJ)
Howard Caine
Lewis Morris (NY)
Peter Forster
Oliver Wolcott (CT)
John Myhers
Robert Livingston

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Is 1776 available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was 1776 released?

1776 was released in 1972.

How long is 1776?

1776 has a runtime of 2h 21m.

What genre is 1776?

1776 is classified as Drama, History.

What is the age rating for 1776?

1776 is rated G.