1776: The Director's Cut

2h 45m|G|Musical comedy, Holiday|1972
The nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.

Director:

Peter Hunt

Cast:

William Daniels, Howard da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden, Blythe Danner, John Cullum, Ron Holgate, David Ford, Virginia Vestoff, William Hansen, Roy Poole
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1776: The Director's Cut
GENREMusical comedy, Holiday
DETAILSRuntime: 2h 45m Rating: G