1776
Watch TrailerPhiladelphia, summer of 1776. The Continental Congress is deadlocked, the British fleet is approaching, and a nation's fate hangs on a single, unsigned document. This rousing historical drama from 1972 transforms the birth of American independence into a vibrant musical debate, where political ideals clash with personal ambition in a sweltering room. Witness the fiery arguments, fragile alliances, and profound compromises that forged a country, all set to a memorable score. A powerful and surprisingly human look at the messy, monumental process of revolution.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Peter H. Hunt |
| Runtime | 141 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (83 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Peter Hunt's direction frames history as a living, breathing political process where human passions simmer beneath parliamentary procedure. The musical numbers don't interrupt but rather amplify the tension, making the Philadelphia chamber feel both claustrophobic and monumental.
Ideal for viewers who appreciate dialogue-driven narratives and want to witness how monumental decisions emerge from mundane debate. You'll feel like a fly on the wall during a pivotal moment of creation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Peter H. Hunt
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With a pot of tea on a thoughtful afternoon, debating ideals with company.
🎭 Cast
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)
David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)
Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams
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