1776

~The award winning musical comes to the screen!

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1972-11-09
Budget: $6000000
Revenue: $2800000
Runtime: 141 min

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