Released:
1972-11-09

Overview:
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.

Director:
Peter H. Hunt

Runtime:
2h 21min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  William Daniels
  as
  John Adams
• 
  Howard Da Silva
  as
  Dr. Benjamin Franklin
• 
  Ken Howard
  as
  Thomas Jefferson
• 
  Blythe Danner
  as
  Martha Jefferson
• 
  Donald Madden
  as
  John Dickinson (PA)