1776

1972 · 141 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 10,719 VOTES · DIR. Peter H. Hunt

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 2,512 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:26 Mr. Adams!
00:08:40 Our children all have dysentery
00:14:36 - If it's mine to give, it's yours. - Thank you, Richard.
00:20:18 New delegate from Georgia.
00:26:07 - Don't you agree, James? - Well, I feel...
00:32:50 - Mr. Dickinson. - Mr. President.
00:38:47 to enjoying its protection and sharing its benefits.
00:45:06 Mr. Adams, perhaps you could clear up something for me.
00:51:31 What?
00:57:51 Oh, Mr. Dickinson, I'm surprised at you.
01:03:41 Mr. Adams Dear Mr. Adams
01:11:54 In the middle of the afternoon?
01:19:09 Well, it doesn't matter.
01:26:15 Violin
01:31:49 May we have your ears, gentlemen? Mr. Thomson has a dispatch.
01:38:01 Emblazoned on our banner is Keep cool
01:45:06 Mama, hey, Mama
01:51:42 God knows the temperature's hot enough
01:58:01 but I am curious about one thing.
02:04:36 They're willin'...
02:12:03 Franklin, what are you saying?
02:18:59 That's the only way to do it. Go on, now, both of you.
02:27:52 Delaware, by majority vote...
02:34:55 Mr. Thomson, is the declaration ready to be signed?

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed2,512
Dialogue density17.8 lines / min
First line00:02:26
Final line02:34:55

Production Record

DirectorPeter H. Hunt
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$2,800,000
IMDb votes10,719