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1776

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 1776
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1972-11-09
  • Runtime: 141 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (79 votes)
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $2,800,000
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4606
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

William Daniels

William Daniels

as John Adams

Howard Da Silva

Howard Da Silva

as Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard

Ken Howard

as Thomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

as Martha Jefferson

Donald Madden

Donald Madden

as John Dickinson (PA)

John Cullum

John Cullum

as Edward Rutledge (SC)

David Ford

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

Virginia Vestoff

as Abigail Adams

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

1776 (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvaniacongressmusicalbased on true storybased on play or musical18th centuryfounding fathersdeclaration of independence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1776?

1776 is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1972-11-09.

Who are the main actors in 1776?

The main cast includes William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden, .

Where can I watch 1776 online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if 1776 is available.

Is 1776 based on a true story?

The award winning musical comes to the screen!

What is the IMDb rating of 1776?

1776 has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 79 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of 1776?

The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $2,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for 1776?

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was 1776 filmed?

1776 was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is 1776?

The total runtime of 1776 is 141 minutes.

Is 1776 suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to 1776?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to 1776.

Does 1776 have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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