1776
"The award winning musical comes to the screen!"
Originally released in 1972. 1776 is a drama/history film. directed by Peter H. Hunt. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, and Ken Howard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (81 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.8M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as John Dickinson (PA)
John Cullum
as Edward Rutledge (SC)
David Ford
as Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron Holgate
as Richard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory Bass
as James Wilson (PA)
Virginia Vestoff
as Abigail Adams
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,800,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Jack L. Warner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1776 about?
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 w...
Who directed 1776?
1776 was directed by Peter H. Hunt.
How long is 1776?
1776 has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was 1776 released?
1776 was released on November 9, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1776?
The main cast of 1776 includes William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden.