17761972
Stars: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Rating: G
Runtime: 141 minutes
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Rating: G
Runtime: 141 minutes
The nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeonin… more »
Samuel Chase:
[to Adams, referring to the Declaration] Answer straight: what would be its purpose?
John Adams:
[lost for words] Yes, well...
[Jefferson stands up]
Thomas Jefferson:
[slowly and deliberately] To place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent.
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