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1776 is a delightful musical celebration of the founding of The United States of America. The story centers around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England. All events lead up to that most significant date, July 4, 1776, when the Declaration...

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Uniform Title:1776 (Motion picture : 1972)
Other Authors: Stone, Peter, 1930-2003 (Screenwriter), Daniels, William, 1927- (Actor), Da Silva, Howard, 1909-1986 (Actor), Howard, Ken, 1944-2016 (Actor), Danner, Blythe (Actor), Madden, Donald, 1933-1983 (Actor), Stradling, Harry, 1925- (director of photography.), Edwards, Sherman (Lyricist, Conceptor, composer (expression),)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: [Culver City, California] : Columbia Pictures, 1972.
Subjects:
Adams, John, > 1735-1826 > Drama.
Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790 > Drama.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826 > Drama.
United States. > Declaration of Independence > Drama.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826.
Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790.
Adams, John, > 1735-1826.
Declaration of Independence (United States)
Webcast
Internet videos.
Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Musical films.
Films historiques.
Films musicaux.
Adaptations cinématographiques.
Vidéos sur Internet.
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Summary:1776 is a delightful musical celebration of the founding of The United States of America. The story centers around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England. All events lead up to that most significant date, July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Item Description:Book by Peter Stone. Based on the musical play "1776" produced on the New York stage by Stuart Ostrow.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1972.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 165 min.)) : sound, color
Playing Time:02:45:00
Audience:Rated PG.
Production Credits:Director, Peter H. Hunt ; producer, Jack L. Warner ; screenplay, Peter Stone ; director of photography, Harry Stradling, Jr. ; music and lyrics, Sherman Edwards ; based on a conception by Sherman Edwards ; film editor, Florence Williamson.