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1776 (1972) 7.6
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. Director:Peter H. Hunt |
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The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. As George Washington sends depressing messages describing one military disaster after another, the businessmen, landowners and slave holders in Congress all stand in the way of the Declaration, and a single "nay" vote will forever end the question of independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants. Written by Dave Heston <heston@iName.com>
Plot Keywords:
pennsylvania | debate | declaration of independence | continental congress | massachusetts |Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 November 1972 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
1776 - Rebellion und Liebe See more »Filming Locations:
Columbia Pictures Ranch - 411 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Runtime:
| (director's cut) | (Laserdisc) | (extended Blu-Ray cut)Sound Mix:
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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McNair: [Adams stands with the Liberty Bell, lost in thought] Mr. Adams? Mr. Adams? Mr. Adams! Well, there you are. Didn't you hear me calling, Mr. Adams? You could have shouted down something, save me climbing up four flights. A man that likes to talk as much as you do, I think...
[Adams turns and gives McNair a hard stare]
McNair: What do you keep coming up here for, Mr. Adams? Afraid someone's gonna steal our bell?
[he chortles]
McNair: Well, no worry. Been here more than fourteen years and it ain't been ...
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Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Performed by Stephen Nathan, William Duell, and Mark Montgomery
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Of all the actors in this movie, only William Daniels and Ken Howard play future presidents of the United States - John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Both actors were, in fact, also future presidents of the Screen Actors Guild. William Daniels was elected in 1999 for one term, and Ken Howard was elected in 2009 for two terms, mirroring their characters in this movie. John Adams was elected for one term (1797-1801), and Thomas Jefferson for two terms (1801-1809). See more »Goofs
Visible through the open door of the Assembly Room is the Supreme Court Room and on the wall is the coat of arms of Pennsylvania. This replaced King George's coat of arms which was torn down shortly after the first reading of the Declaration on Independence. See more »Quotes
[first lines]McNair: [Adams stands with the Liberty Bell, lost in thought] Mr. Adams? Mr. Adams? Mr. Adams! Well, there you are. Didn't you hear me calling, Mr. Adams? You could have shouted down something, save me climbing up four flights. A man that likes to talk as much as you do, I think...
[Adams turns and gives McNair a hard stare]
McNair: What do you keep coming up here for, Mr. Adams? Afraid someone's gonna steal our bell?
[he chortles]
McNair: Well, no worry. Been here more than fourteen years and it ain't been ...
[...]
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Crazy Credits
The theatrical version has no credits at the beginning other than "Columbia Pictures presents" and the film's title. The Director's Cut and the extended laserdisc edition includes a main title sequence at the opening. See more »Soundtracks
Momma Look SharpMusic and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Performed by Stephen Nathan, William Duell, and Mark Montgomery
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I promised my mother that I would once again put this wonderful movie on the video player this week end. There is a wonderful comment in the book "Lets put on a musical" about the fact that half way through the story you wonder if you really do know how it is going to end!
William Daniels,is of course spectacular as John Adams,the linchpin of the show. Howard DaSilva and Franklin is just jaded enough(read dirty old man), and Ken Howard is delightful as Jeffrson. One person who was not in the stage production but is a definite asset to the movie is John Cullum as Rutledge.especially in his big solo number,Molasses to Rum.
A real treat for eyes and ears ,and a history lesson to boot.