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1776 (1972)

1776 (1972)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

Solid if somewhat whitewashed musical retelling of the days in the Second Continental Congress leading up to the writing, editing, adopting, and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Filled with many catchy tunes, the film boasts a fine cast that includes William Daniels as the quintessential John Adams. Recommended.

***¾ (out of *****)

©2019 David R. George III

1972 • 2 HOURS, 21 MINUTES
COLUMBIA PICTURES

STARRING
• WILLIAM DANIELS, HOWARD DA SILVA, KEN HOWARD

ALSO STARRING
• DONALD MADDEN, JOHN CULLUM, ROY POOLE, DAVID FORD, RON HOLGATE, RAY MIDDLETON, WILLIAM HANSEN, BLYTHE DANNER, VIRGINIA VESTOFF

WRITTEN BY
• SHERMAN EDWARDS (MUSIC AND LYRICS)
• PETER STONE (SCREENPLAY)

DIRECTED BY
• PETER H. HUNT

1972 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (1)
• BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (LOST TO CABARET)

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