1776
Summary:
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 dr... Full Summary >>
Cast:
William Daniels - (John Adams)
Howard Da Silva - (Benjamin Franklin)
Ken Howard - (Thomas Jefferson)
David Ford - (John Hancock)
Roy Poole - (Stephen Hopkins)
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Review:
The subject of some controversy when produced (many objected to the characterization of the founding fathers, and the Nixon White House is alleged to have pressured the producers into deleting a song critical of conservatives), 1776 had all the ingredients of a wonderful musical film -- except for a skillful director. This is unfortunate, ... Continue >>
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