Film
1776
1972· G· 2h 21m· Drama· History
“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.
1972-11-09
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Key Crew
DirectorPeter H. Hunt
ScreenplayPeter Stone
ProducerJack L. Warner
Director of PhotographyHarry Stradling Jr.
Original Music ComposerSherman Edwards
EditorFlorence Williamson
Full cast & crew (25 cast · 29 crew)
Details
Released1972-11-09
Runtime2h 21m · G
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures · Jack L. Warner Productions
Budget$6M
Box office$3M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.9/10 · 87 votes
Original languageen
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