1776

1776

9/11/1972 2h 21m 6.8/10

Overview

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.

Director

Marshall Schlom

Top Billed Cast

William Daniels

William Daniels

John Adams

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

John Cullum

John Cullum

Edward Rutledge (SC)

Ken Howard

Ken Howard

Thomas Jefferson

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Donald Madden

John Dickinson (PA)

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