William Daniels
John Adams
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- 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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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.
1776 - Full Cast & Crew. Adaptation of the Broadway Tony-winning musical celebrates the founding fathers' midwifery of the Declaration of Independence, the document that would give birth to a...
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.
As Charles Thomson, the secretary of Congress, calls the roll, six colonies vote in favor of postponement and six against, with one abstention. When Stephen Hopkins, one of three delegates from Rhode Island, returns from a brief trip to the privy down the street, he casts the deciding vote to continue the debate.
Adams (William Daniels), Franklin (Howard da Silva), Jefferson (Ken Howard) spur independence.
