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.

Directed by: Peter H. Hunt

Cast: William Daniels, Howard da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden, John Cullum, David Ford, Ron Holgate, Emory Bass, Virginia Vestoff, William Hansen, Roy Poole

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, History, Music

Rating: 7.3/10

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