Aired Tuesday October 8, 3:30pm - 6:30pmon AFN Movie

1776 (1972)

Name: 1776
Rating: 7.6

Musical comedy

The nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.

IMDb7.6

Rotten Tomatoes64%

Country: USA

Cast and crew

Peter HuntDirector
William DanielsJohn Adams
Howard Da SilvaBenjamin Franklin
Ken HowardThomas Jefferson
Donald MaddenJohn Dickinson
Blythe DannerMartha Jefferson
John CullumEdward Rutledge
Ron HolgateRichard Henry Lee
David FordJohn Hancock
Virginia VestoffAbigail Adams
William HansenCaesar Rodney
Roy PooleStephen Hopkins
Ray MiddletonCol. Thomas McKean

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