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1776

A lively musical portraying the political struggle in the Continental Congress during the American Revolution to declare independence. The story revolves around historical figures such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, who is tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence....

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Main Authors: Edwards, Sherman (Composer, Lyricist), Sauter, Eddie (Composer)
Other Authors: Warner, Jack L., 1892-1978 (Film producer), Stone, Peter, 1930-2003 (Screenwriter), Hunt, Peter H. (Film director), Daniels, William, 1927- (Performer), Da Silva, Howard, 1909-1986 (Performer), Howard, Ken, 1944-2016 (Performer), Madden, Donald, 1933-1983 (Performer), Cullum, John, 1930- (Performer), Poole, Roy, 1924-1986 (Performer), Ford, David, 1925-1983 (Performer), Holgate, Ron (Performer), Middleton, Ray (Performer), Hansen, William, 1911-1975 (Performer), Danner, Blythe (Performer), Vestoff, Virginia (Performer), Stradling, Harry, 1925- (director of photography.), Williamson, Florence (Film editor) (Editor of moving image work), Howard, Peter, 1927-2008 (arranger of music.), White, Onna (Choreographer), Heindorf, Ray, 1908-1980 (Conductor), Ostrow, Stuart, 1932-
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
French
Published: Culver City, California : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2002]
Edition:Restored director's cut.
Subjects:
Adams, John, > 1735-1826 > Drama.
Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790 > Drama.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826 > Drama.
Founding Fathers of the United States > Drama.
Historical films.
Musical films.
Comedy films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:A lively musical portraying the political struggle in the Continental Congress during the American Revolution to declare independence. The story revolves around historical figures such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, who is tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence. The film follows the journey leading to the pivotal moment on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Item Description:"Based on the musical play 1776 produced on the New York stage by Stuart Ostrow"--Credits.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1972.
Restored director's cut runs approximately 166 minutes--longer than the theatrical release cut, but shorter than the laserdisc "restored" version.
Special features: commentary with director Peter Hunt and writer Peter Stone; screen tests; trailers.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 166 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG.
CHV rating: PG.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Harry Stradling, Jr. ; editor, Florence Williamson ; orchestrations, Eddie Sauter ; dance music arranged by Peter Howard ; choreographer, Onna White ; music supervisor, conductor, Ray Heindorf.
ISBN:0767860322
9780767860321

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