1776

About 1776

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 history film directed by Peter H. Hunt. Released in November 1972, it runs 141 minutes.

William Daniels appears as John Adams, Howard Da Silva as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson, and Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson. Written by Peter Stone. The story is adapted from real events.

Shelv files it under informative, 18th century, congress, and founding fathers.

Hamilton, Amadeus, and The Sound of Music make useful companions to 1776, all filed under based on play or musical. It scores 6.9 out of 10 from 89 TMDB voters and it carries a G rating.