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 »


John Hancock:
The principles of independence have no greater advocate in Congress than its president. And that is why I must join those who vote for unanimity.

John Adams:
Good God, John! What are you doing? You've sunk us!

John Hancock:
Now, hear me out! Don't you see that any colony who opposes independence will be forced to fight on the side of England? That we'll be setting brother against brother. That our new nation will carry as its emblem the mark of Cain. I can see no other way. Either we all walk together, or together we must stay where we are.

John Adams:
[throwing up his arm in frustration] The man's from Massachusetts.

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