1776(1972)
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1776 Synopsis
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.
1776 (1972) is a drama and history film directed by Peter H. Hunt, released on November 9, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard and Blythe Danner. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter H. Hunt
- Writers:
- Sherman Edwards, Peter Stone, Peter Stone
- Producers:
- Jack L. Warner
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- Sherman Edwards
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,800,000
- Status:
- Released
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1776 Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Daniels
as John Adams
Howard Da Silva
as Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken Howard
as Thomas Jefferson
Blythe Danner
as Martha Jefferson
- Donald Madden
Donald Madden
as John Dickinson (PA)
John Cullum
as Edward Rutledge (SC)
David Ford
as Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
- Ron Holgate
Ron Holgate
as Richard Henry Lee (VA)
- Emory Bass
Emory Bass
as James Wilson (PA)
Virginia Vestoff
as Abigail Adams
William Hansen
as Caesar Rodney (DE)
Roy Poole
as Stephen Hopkins (RI)
Key crew
Directed by Peter H. Hunt, written by Sherman Edwards, Peter Stone and Peter Stone, produced by Jack L. Warner.
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1776 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 89 ratings.
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1776 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1776 online?
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1776 (1972) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 1776?
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The main cast of 1776 (1972) includes William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner and Donald Madden. The film was directed by Peter H. Hunt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1776 released?
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1776 was released on November 9, 1972 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is 1776 worth watching?
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1776 (1972) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1776?
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Yes. The official 1776 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.