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1776 (1972) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
1776 at a Glance
1776 is a 1972 drama and history film directed by Peter H. Hunt, starring William Daniels, Howard Da Silva and Ken Howard. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and premiered on November 9, 1972. 1776 is rated 6.9/10 by TMDB users across 89 votes and is rated G in the United States.
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Storyline & 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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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
William Hansen
Caesar Rodney (DE)
Roy Poole
Stephen Hopkins (RI)
Frequently Asked Questions About 1776
When was 1776 released?
1776 was released on November 9, 1972.
What is the runtime of 1776?
1776 has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
Who stars in 1776?
1776 stars William Daniels as John Adams, Howard Da Silva as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson and Blythe Danner as Martha Jefferson. The cast also includes Donald Madden, John Cullum, David Ford and Ron Holgate.
Who directed 1776?
1776 was directed by Peter H. Hunt. The screenplay is credited to Peter Stone.
What genre is 1776?
1776 is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and history.
What is 1776 rated?
1776 is rated G in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.9/10 from 89 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for 1776 for free?
You can watch the official trailer for 1776 for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to 1776?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside 1776 include Invincible (2006), Hamilton (2025), Newsies (1992), Flyboys (2006) and The Last Rifleman (2023).
Can I stream the full movie of 1776 on 123Movies?
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