1776
“The award winning musical comes to the screen!”
Synopsis
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-31
Top Cast
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William Daniels
John Adams
Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA)
John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC)
David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)
Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams
William Hansen
Caesar Rodney (DE)
Roy Poole
Stephen Hopkins (RI)
Ray Middleton
Col. Thomas McKean (DE)
Stephen Nathan
Courier
Ralston Hill
Charles Thomson
William Duell
Andrew McNair
James Noble
Rev. John Witherspoon (NJ)
Howard Caine
Lewis Morris (NY)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.47x
-$3.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter H. Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Stone
- Original Score
- Sherman Edwards
- Original Title
- 1776
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter H. Hunt
Peter Stone, Sherman Edwards
Sherman Edwards
Harry Stradling Jr.
Florence Williamson
Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Peter H. Hunt
Director
Peter Stone
Screenplay
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Patricia Zipprodt
Costume Design
Florence Williamson
Editor
Sherman Edwards
Original Music Composer
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1776
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1776 about?
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
Who directed 1776?
1776 was directed by Peter H. Hunt.
Who stars in 1776?
The principal cast of 1776 includes William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden.
When was 1776 released and how long is it?
1776 was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of 1776?
1776 had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $2.8M at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for 1776?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1776 was composed by Sherman Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1776?
1776 holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).