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Synopsis
The first independent production of former studio mogul Jack Warner, 1776 was adapted from the hit 1969 Broadway musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards. William Daniels, Ken Howard, and Howard Da Silva are among the many actors who recreate their Broadway roles. The story is set during the first Continental Congress, when the Declaration of Independence was drafted by such founding fathers as John Adams (Daniels) and Benjamin Franklin (Da Silva). The script attempts to "humanize" these remote historical figures by contemporizing them -- particularly the character of Ben Franklin. Blythe Danner's character of Martha Jefferson is expanded for the film version to allow for an elaborate outdoor production number. After 1776, Warner made only one more film, the 1972 "grunge Western" Dirty Little Billy. On an added note: the picture was originally rated G with its theatrical running time of 141 minutes. It was later expanded to 166 minutes; the added scenes caused the MPAA to re-rate it PG (for language) in 1992. Both versions are available on video. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Howard Da Silva Benjamin Franklin
David Ford John Hancock
Roy Poole Stephen Hopkins
William Daniels John Adams
Ken Howard Thomas Jefferson

Production Crew

George Jenkins Art Director
Onna White Choreography
Harry Stradling, Jr. Cinematographer
Sherman Edwards Composer (Music Score)
Ray Heindorf Conductor
Patricia Zipprodt Costume Designer
Peter H. Hunt Director
Florence Williamson Editor
William H. Ziegler Editor
Sheldon Schrager First Assistant Director
Allan Snyder Makeup
Peter Howard Musical Arrangement
Ray Heindorf Musical Direction/Supervision
Peter Stone Play Author
Jack L. Warner Producer
Peter Stone Screenwriter
George James Hopkins Set Designer
Sherman Edwards Songwriter
Al Overton, Jr. Sound/Sound Designer
Arthur Piantadosi Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1972
Runtime: 141
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature

Genre
Musical

Color type
Eastmancolor

Produced by
Columbia Pictures

Awards
1972 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1972 - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy - Golden Globe