1776

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.

Where to watch (US)

Cast

William Daniels

John Adams

Howard Da Silva

Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard

Thomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner

Martha Jefferson

DM

Donald Madden

John Dickinson (PA)

John Cullum

Edward Rutledge (SC)

David Ford

Congressional President John Hancock (MA)

RH

Ron Holgate

Richard Henry Lee (VA)

EB

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

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