1776 — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Peter H. Hunt

• William Daniels
  as John Adams
• Howard Da Silva
  as Dr. Benjamin Franklin
• Ken Howard
  as Thomas Jefferson
• Blythe Danner
  as Martha Jefferson
• Donald Madden
  as John Dickinson (PA)
• John Cullum
  as Edward Rutledge (SC)

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