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Synopsis
Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hopper takes the helm for this epic, seven-part miniseries produced by Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and presenting American history as seen from the perspective of fiercely independent founding father John Adams (Paul Giamatti). Based on author David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, the film tells the tale of a leader whose remarkable vision helped to guide a burgeoning republic through an especially tumultuous period. Thanks to the tireless support of his loving wife Abigail (Laura Linney), and lifelong friendship with political rivalry Thomas Jefferson (Stephen Dillane), John Adams rose to prominence as the spokesman for the American independence movement before moving on to become America's first ambassador to Holland and England, the first American Vice President, the second American President, and the father of the sixth American President. As with McCullough's best-selling biography, the film draws on a comprehensive collection of letters, diaries, and family papers in order to create the most accurate representation of Adams' life and achievements ever captured on film. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Paul Giamatti John Adams
Laura Linney Abigail Adams
David Morse George Washington
Sarah Polley Nabby Adams
Rufus Sewell Alexander Hamilton
Tom Wilkinson Benjamin Franklin
Danny Huston Samuel Adams
Stephen Dillane Thomas Jefferson

Production Crew

David McCullough Book Author
Kathleen Chopin Casting
Nina Gold Casting
Danny Cohen Cinematographer
Tak Fujimoto Cinematographer
Frank Doelger Co-Executive Producer
Kirk Ellis Co-Executive Producer
Joseph Vitarelli Composer (Music Score)
Rob Lane Composer (Music Score)
Donna Zakowska Costume Designer
Tom Hooper Director
Melanie Oliver Editor
Gary Goetzman Executive Producer
Tom Hanks Executive Producer
Jan Archibald Hair Styles
Jan Archubald Hair Styles
Trefor Proud Makeup
Deva Anderson Musical Direction/Supervision
Evyen Klean Musical Direction/Supervision
Roger Reid Post Production Supervisor
David Coatsworth Producer
Steven Shareshian Producer
Gemma Jackson Production Designer
Kirk Ellis Screenwriter
Michelle Ashford Screenwriter
Erik Henry Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2008
Runtime: 201
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature


Produced by
HBO Flims
Playtone

Awards
2008 - Outstanding Miniseries - Emmy
2008 - Outstanding Miniseries - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
2008 - Outstanding Miniseries - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
2008 - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Hollywood Foreign Press Association
2008 - Best Made for Television Movie - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Made for Television Movie - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Hollywood Foreign Press Association