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1776 is a 1972 American historical musical comedy drama film directed by Peter H. Hunt and written by Peter Stone, based on his book for the 1969 Broadway musical of the same name, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards.
Nov 17, 1972 · 1776: Directed by Peter H. Hunt. With William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden. A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
Jul 2, 2020 · 1776 is a 1972 American musical drama film directed by Peter H. Hunt. The screenplay by Peter Stone was based on his book for the 1969 Broadway musical of the same name. The song score was composed by Sherman Edwards.
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 ...
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- Musical, Comedy
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Screenplay by. Peter Stone. If "1776" is to be believed, the United States was founded by a bunch of nebbishes, and the Declaration of Independence was written only after Thomas Jefferson rid himself of writer's block by making love to his wife.
A new nation was born as a Hollywood era ended with the release of the 1972 musical, 1776. Just as the film version of the award-winning Broadway hit offered a musical version of the thirteen colonies' battle for independence it also marked the last production for Hollywood pioneer Jack L. Warner, former production head of Warner Bros. Studios.
1776. A musical celebration of the founding of the United States based on the award-winning Broadway production. 4,584 IMDb 7.6 2 h 45 min 1972. X-Ray UHD 16+. Arts, Entertainment, and Culture · Drama · Emotional · Serious. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.89. Buy movie. HD $13.89 $12.09. More purchase. options.
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In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence.
Overview. 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. Peter H. Hunt. Director. Peter Stone.
