Why it may be worth watching
- 1776 combines Drama and History elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.9/10 from 90 votes.
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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.
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William DanielsJohn Adams
Howard Da SilvaDr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken HowardThomas Jefferson
Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson
Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson (PA)
John CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)
David FordCongressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory BassJames Wilson (PA)
Virginia VestoffAbigail Adams
William HansenCaesar Rodney (DE)
Roy PooleStephen Hopkins (RI)
Ray MiddletonCol. Thomas McKean (DE)
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, History.
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Themes and topics
philadelphia, pennsylvaniacongressmusicalbased on true storybased on play or musical18th centuryfounding fathersdeclaration of independence
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