Independence
Synopsis
John Huston directs this film giving relevance and life to the hallowed buildings and ground making up Independence National Historical Park. Through vignettes, the people and events are re-created for the present-day visitor. Featuring Eli Wallach as Benjamin Franklin.
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Independence
Type: Clip • Published 2015-06-26
Top Cast
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Eli Wallach
Benjamin Franklin
Pat Hingle
John Adams
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
William Atherton
Benjamin Rush
E.G. Marshall
Narrator
James Tolkan
Tom Paine
Anne Jackson
Abigail Adams
John Randolph
Samuel Adams
Patrick O'Neal
George Washington
Donald Symington
Richard Henry Lee
Tom Spratley
George Mason
John Favorite
John Lansing, Jr.
Scott Mulhern
Alexander Hamilton
Paul Sparer
John Hancock
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Ritter, Lloyd Ritter, Tom McGrat
- Original Score
- Jack Cortner
- Original Title
- Independence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- US National Park Services, Maljack Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Joyce Ritter, Lloyd Ritter, Tom McGrat
Jack Cortner
Owen Roizman
Eric Albertson
Joyce Ritter, Lloyd Ritter
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Joyce Ritter
Writer
Eric Albertson
Editor
Lloyd Ritter
Writer
Joyce Ritter
Producer
Tom McGrat
Writer
Lloyd Ritter
Producer
John Huston
Director
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What is Independence about?
John Huston directs this film giving relevance and life to the hallowed buildings and ground making up Independence National Historical Park. Through vignettes, the people and events are re-created for the present-day visitor. Featuring Eli Wallach as Benjamin Franklin.
Who directed Independence?
Independence was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Independence?
The principal cast of Independence includes Eli Wallach, Pat Hingle, Ken Howard, William Atherton, E.G. Marshall.
When was Independence released and how long is it?
Independence was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Independence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Independence was composed by Jack Cortner.