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1776 (1972) 7.2
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 ... See full summary » Director:Peter H. Hunt |
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Howard Da Silva | ... | |
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Ray Middleton | ... | |
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William Hansen | ... | |
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Virginia Vestoff | ... | |
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Emory Bass | ... | |
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Ralston Hill | ... |
Congressional Secretary Charles Thomson
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Lewis Morris (NY)
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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>
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pennsylvania | declaration of independence | debate | richard henry lee | continental congress |Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
17 November 1972 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
1776 - Rebellion und Liebe See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Thomas Jefferson: I'm sorry, Mr. Adams, but "Inalienable" is correct.
John Adams: I happen to be a Harvard graduate, Mr. Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson: Well, I attended William & Mary.
Hancock: Mr. Jefferson, will you concede to Mr. Adams' request?
Thomas Jefferson: No, sir, I will not.
[grins]
John Adams: Oh, very well, I withdraw it!
Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Oh, good for you, John!
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Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Performed by John Cullum
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Trivia
Gwyneth Paltrow, the real life daughter of Blythe Danner (Martha Jefferson) played Patsy Jefferson (the daughter of Martha Jefferson) in the movie Jefferson in Paris. See more »Goofs
Position of Col. McKean's hands when he fires the musket. See more »Quotes
John Adams: Mr. Jefferson? It so happens that the word is UN-alienable, not IN-alienable.Thomas Jefferson: I'm sorry, Mr. Adams, but "Inalienable" is correct.
John Adams: I happen to be a Harvard graduate, Mr. Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson: Well, I attended William & Mary.
Hancock: Mr. Jefferson, will you concede to Mr. Adams' request?
Thomas Jefferson: No, sir, I will not.
[grins]
John Adams: Oh, very well, I withdraw it!
Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Oh, good for you, John!
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Soundtracks
"Molasses to Rum"Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Performed by John Cullum
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This movie scarcely saw the light of day in Britain and has not been seen on T.V. there for 20 years and this is their loss as this intelligent,witty and tuneful musical is up there with the best of its genre. Okay,so no-one goes round whistling these tunes like they do for the likes of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Lerner and Loewe but the music and lyrics provided for "1776" work like a dream and all are zestfully performed.As for the cast,you imagine that if you were to travel back in time these 200 years and more and asked the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin to sing to you,this is what they would have sounded like and these are the words they would have sung.William Daniels,short in stature but long in charisma was perfect here as John Adams.A shame that the big screen did not make greater subsequent use of this gifted performer.Full marks to all of those involved.