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1776 is a american film of genre Drama directed by Peter H. Hunt released in USA on 17 november 1972 with William Daniels
1776 (1972)
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Add to a movie list1776 is a 1972 American musical film directed by Peter H. Hunt. The screenplay by Peter Stone was based on his book for the 1969 Broadway musical 1776. The song score was composed by Sherman Edwards. The cast included William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, John Cullum, Ken Howard and Blythe Danner.
Portions of the dialogue and some of the song lyrics were taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants of the Second Continental Congress.
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While General George Washington is conducting the struggle against the British Empire on the battlefield, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia piddles away its time over trivial matters and continually refuses to begin debating the question of American independence. The leader of the independence faction is the abrasive John Adams of Massachusetts, whose continuous pushing of the issue has brought their cause to a complete standstill. John Dickinson of Pennsylvania leads the opposition that hopes for reconciliation with England. During his quieter moments, Adams calls up the image of his wife Abigail Adams who resides in Massachusetts and gives him insight and encouragement (These conversations are based on letters between the couple). Dr. Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania suggests another colony that supports independence should submit a proposal.Actors
William Daniels
(John Adams)
Howard Da Silva
(Dr. Benjamin Franklin)
John Cullum
(Edward Rutledge (SC))
Ken Howard
(Thomas Jefferson)
Ron Holgate
(Richard Henry Lee (VA))
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