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1776 (1972) Movie Summary

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  • DRAMA
  • HISTORY
  • NR
  • 1972
  • FULL HD

You'll be seeing stars and stripes as the most fascinating leaders in American history come to life in 1776, a musical about the birth of a nation! With the Boston Harbor still stained from over-taxed British tea, a revolution is brewing in the colonies! And now England has thousands of troops headed for America's shores to squelch her subjects' freedom-loving spirit! It's up to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to convince a stubborn congress of British colonists to unite as American patriots and turn the inevitable war with England into a Declaration of Independence!

1776 Film 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.

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Worth Your Money and TimeOutstanding! This movie captivates audiences of all ages, because of its humor and lovable joyfulness. It tells history through catchy songs, sad and hilarious scenes, and a wonderful and brilliant ending. I have already seen it twice and it is so spectatcular and enjoyable that I want to buy it and keep it forever.5 STARS!!!!!!<3.Score: 5/5

ExcellentI saw this movie at the theater and still have the book. So important in today's America where the media, learning institutions and administration shun this important time. It's terrible many of our college graduates think the Civil War was a war we fought with France........Score: 5/5

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼A great movie that tells a time in our history..Score: 4/5

One of the Most Heart-Capturing Movies of All Time!This movie has captured the heart of my entire household, we all enjoy singing along to the songs and also, He Plays The Violin!! Peter Hunt is a fantastic Director and i hope to hear from him again.Score: 5/5

AmazingAt first I was unsure if I wanted to buy it, but am very glad that did. The music is amazing, the actors are great, and there are tons of tiny historical facts you can find in it if you look on the internet. XD The only downside is that sometimes, when they're singing, their mouths don't match their voices. As long as you don't get into the habit of staring at their mouths, it's great. I HIGHLY recomend it. PLUS, it's long, which is always great when the movie is as good as this one..Score: 5/5

Excellent!Fantastic movie, "Mama look Sharp" was the downpoint though. The acting and singing was superb, JA did New England proud and probably embrassed us a bit as well. Tidge was awsome too. Mr. Lee most likely further embrassed the Lees more than anything else (kidding). Tidge, Adams and Franklin were great..Score: 4/5

AmazingDefinitely one of the most spectacular movies I've ever seen. I'm not a fan of musicals at all, but the humor and light-bhearted nature of the songs contrasts the dark and foreboding shadows that most movies would depict this time with. Like Monty Python's Holy Grail movie, this film proves that some things do get sweeter with time. Movies today have brilliant special effects, but they most certainly detract from actual content, something 1776 has in spades. 5/5.Score: 5/5

My Favorite!!!!!!!!This is my favorite movie/muscial of all time! I sing the songs all the time. If you are on the fence about buying dont be its great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Score: 5/5

An incredib-Lee good filmThis film is great; it tells the tale of john adams and the his fight for independance in a way that even little kids will enjoy thanks to incredib-Lee catchy songs..Score: 5/5

Spectacular-LEE done.I love this movie. We watched in HIstory and I fell out of my chair laughing. The actor who plays Ben Franklin is hilariuos. Me and my friend quote scenes from the movie all the time. This movie is awsome.Score: 5/5

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1776 (1972) Series Cast & Crew

1776 (1972) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. William Daniels (John Adams), Howard Da Silva (Dr. Benjamin Franklin), Ken Howard (Thomas Jefferson), Blythe Danner (Martha Jefferson), Donald Madden (John Dickinson (PA)), John Cullum (Edward Rutledge (SC)), Roy Poole (Stephen Hopkins (RI)), David Ford (Congressional President John Hancock (MA)), Ron Holgate (Richard Henry Lee (VA)), William Hansen (Caesar Rodney (DE)), Ray Middleton (Col. Thomas McKean (DE)), Virginia Vestoff (Abigail Adams), Howard Caine (Lewis Morris (NY)), Stephen Nathan (Courier), Daniel Keyes (Dr. Josiah Bartlett (NH)), Peter Forster (Oliver Wolcott (CT)), John Myhers (Robert Livingston), all returned for 1776 movie.

William Daniels (John Adams)
William DanielsJohn AdamsScore: 5.4
Howard Da Silva (Dr. Benjamin Franklin)
Howard Da SilvaDr. Benjamin FranklinScore: 2.2
Ken Howard (Thomas Jefferson)
Ken HowardThomas JeffersonScore: 5.4
Blythe Danner (Martha Jefferson)
Blythe DannerMartha JeffersonScore: 5.4
John Cullum (Edward Rutledge (SC))
John CullumEdward Rutledge (SC)Score: 5.4
Roy Poole (Stephen Hopkins (RI))
Roy PooleStephen Hopkins (RI)Score: 1.4
William Hansen (Caesar Rodney (DE))
William HansenCaesar Rodney (DE)Score: 4.3
Ray Middleton (Col. Thomas McKean (DE))
Ray MiddletonCol. Thomas McKean (DE)Score: 2.8
Virginia Vestoff (Abigail Adams)
Virginia VestoffAbigail AdamsScore: 1.4
Howard Caine (Lewis Morris (NY))
Howard CaineLewis Morris (NY)Score: 5.1
Stephen Nathan (Courier)
Stephen NathanCourierScore: 1.4
Peter Forster (Oliver Wolcott (CT))
Peter ForsterOliver Wolcott (CT)Score: 2.1
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Jack L. Warner (Producer), Harry Stradling Jr. (Cinematography), Peter Stone (Screenplay), Peter Stone (Theatre Play), Peter H. Hunt (Director), Sherman Edwards (Theatre Play), Sherman Edwards (Songs), Sherman Edwards (Music),

Jack L. Warner (Producer)
Jack L. WarnerProducerScore: 1.4
Peter Stone (Screenplay)
Peter StoneScreenplayScore: 2.3
Peter Stone (Theatre Play)
Peter StoneTheatre PlayScore: 2.3
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All released movie posters so far for the movie 1776 - 1972. A poster for Peter H. Hunt musicals movie, 1776! High resolution official theatrical movie poster (#1 of 10) for 1776 (1972). Image dimensions: 2025 x 3000.

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Nederlands
Verfilming van het gelijknamige toneelstuk van Sherman Edwards en Peter Stone. In 1776 wil het Congress van de Verenigde Staten zijn strevens duidelijk definieren, wat uiteindelijk zou leiden tot de bekende Declaration of Independence, maar over de excacte inhoud daarvan moet eerst nog gedebatteerd worden.

Español
La película se centra en los representantes de las Trece colonias originales que participaron en el Segundo Congreso Continental. 1776 describe los tres meses de deliberación (y, a menudo, áspero debate) que condujeron a la firma de uno de los documentos más importantes de la Historia de los Estados Unidos, la Declaración de Independencia.

普通话
  时值1776年,美国独立战争刚刚开始,国会一片混乱。约翰·亚当斯作为激进的政治家是国会的活跃分子,他积极地提出取得殖民地独立,建立美利坚联合国,并获得同是国会议员的富兰克林和杰斐逊的支持。提议一经提出,就遭到了近一半的国会议员的反对,尤其是以特拉华为首的一些顽固的保守主义者坚持认为,美国作为英国的殖民地,在英国的庇护下是最好的选择。而此时,英军已攻占纽约,与对方作战的华盛顿将军从前线带来的如供给不足、士兵气势不佳等坏消息,更给了他们足够的理由,反对美国独立。   亚当斯因其犀利的个性在国会被受争议,几经考虑,他决定让好友查德·李把议案正式提交给国会,并由富兰克林等人支持,希望能过得到讨论。但提议当天,查德·李德迟迟不来和其他国会议员的讽刺让亚当斯焦急万分,最后,他决定抱着最坏的打算自己提出议案。关键时刻,姗姗来迟的查德·李赶到,提出美国独立的议案。但同意和不同意各占一半让场面陷入了进退两难的境地,还好,酒醉出去的霍克金斯重新回到国会,处于微醺状态的他迷迷糊糊中投给了亚当斯一方一票,提议总算被正式提上了日程,予以讨论。   美国独立的议案进展缓慢,又陷入了一半同意一半反对的局面。为了打破僵局,亚当斯深刻地觉得应该起草一份独立宣言。而这个重任就自然落到了文笔出色的杰斐逊的手中,但此时,杰斐逊急于回家见妻子,哪里有心思起草独立宣言,一个礼拜过去了,独立宣言连个影子都没有。焦急万分的亚当斯灵机一动,把远在故乡的杰斐逊的妻子接来,这样,一篇洋洋洒洒的独立宣言才由此诞生。要通过美国独立的议案,可谓困难重重,但即使有再大的阻碍,也决不放弃。亚当斯等人几经奔波,终于,通过了该法案。

Español
Adaptación de un musical de Broadway de Peter Stone (ganador del premio Tony teatral en 1969) sobre la Independencia de los Estados Unidos de América (4 de julio de 1776).

Français
Les représentants des colonies se réunissent à Philadelphie dans le but d'établir un ensemble de règles gouvernementales pour les États-Unis naissants. Benjamin Franklin et John Adams chargent Thomas Jefferson de rédiger une déclaration annonçant l'émancipation du nouveau pays de la tutelle britannique.

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