1776

     

17761972

Stars: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden
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 »


Rev. John Witherspoon:
Dr. Franklin? I'm afraid I must be the bearer of unhappy tidings. Your son, the royal governor of New Jersey, has been arrested, and has been moved to the colony of Connecticut for safekeeping.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin:
Is he unharmed, sir?

Rev. John Witherspoon:
When last I heard, he was.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin:
Well then, why the long face? I hear Connecticut's a excellent location. Tell me... why did they arrest the little bastard?

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