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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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Donald Madden | ... | |
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Roy Poole | ... | |
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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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Edward Rutledge: [off screen] With South Carolina, of course.
Stephen Hopkins: Ha, ha, ha! Neddy, good morning. Neddy, come over here and shake the hand of Dr. Lyman Hall of Georgia. Dr. Hall, this here is Edward Rutledge from... whichever Carolina he says he's from. God knows I can't keep 'em straight.
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Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Performed by Blythe Danner, Howard Da Silva, and William Daniels
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Stephen Hopkins' statement "The Colonies are rotting for want of independence," should actually be attributed to Rev. John Witherspoon. See more »Quotes
Stephen Hopkins: [meeting Dr. Hall] Tell me, doctor, where does Georgia stand on the question of independence?Edward Rutledge: [off screen] With South Carolina, of course.
Stephen Hopkins: Ha, ha, ha! Neddy, good morning. Neddy, come over here and shake the hand of Dr. Lyman Hall of Georgia. Dr. Hall, this here is Edward Rutledge from... whichever Carolina he says he's from. God knows I can't keep 'em straight.
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Soundtracks
"He Plays the Violin"Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Performed by Blythe Danner, Howard Da Silva, and William Daniels
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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.