1776(Restored Director's Cut)
starring: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden, John Cullum
directed by: Peter H. Hunt
directed by: Peter H. Hunt
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The hit Broadway musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards became the basis for this 1972 film about America's first congress and the nation's declaration of independence from Britain. Most of the original cast members are aboard, including William Daniels as John Adams. The film is a little stodgy and moves stiffly from scene to scene--the adaptation to the screen is not a smooth success. But it is nonetheless captivating, considering that so few films have dealt directly with America's birth. Directed by Peter H. Hunt.--Tom Keogh
The hit Broadway musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards became the basis for this 1972 film about America's first congress and the nation's declaration of independence from Britain. Most of the original cast members are aboard, including William Daniels as John Adams. The film is a little stodgy and moves stiffly from scene to scene--the adaptation to the screen is not a smooth success. But it is nonetheless captivating, considering that so few films have dealt directly with America's birth. Directed by Peter H. Hunt.--Tom Keogh
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- A Classic!
I have loved this movie since I was a little girl!The performances are stellar and the director's cut includes songs that were cut from the original theatrical release.
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- 1776
It is a very enjoyable work however I was a bit disappointed that the director's cut had left out some of the original movie that I feel helped to make this much stronger. I would recommend that the original be placed in position for sale so the individual does not miss out on some of the nuances that take place around George Washington having actually been appointed General in charge of the army.
Rating: - GREAT RESTORATION OF MODERN MUSICAL CLASSIC
This is a well-meant and well-received restoration of a now-classic musical.1776 was a smash on Broadway but was drastically edited before release, omitting one important song and scenes that fleshed out important characters (and their motivations).This restoration fixes much of the insult that was done, and performances by Blythe Danner, Virginia Vestoff, and others now glow with their original charm.William Daniels, Howard DaSilva, and Ken Howard are excellent, and what a thrill that their ... Read More
Rating: - 1776
this is a favorite old musical for me--love having it on dvd and having special features.
Rating: - Excellent Movie!!!
This has become a favorite for our family and we share it frequently with friends.While not strictly historically accurate in small details (after all, it IS a theatrical production), it provides a wonderful sense of what our Founding Fathers went through to get this great nation established.Highly recommended.
- A Classic!I have loved this movie since I was a little girl!The performances are stellar and the director's cut includes songs that were cut from the original theatrical release.
- 1776It is a very enjoyable work however I was a bit disappointed that the director's cut had left out some of the original movie that I feel helped to make this much stronger. I would recommend that the original be placed in position for sale so the individual does not miss out on some of the nuances that take place around George Washington having actually been appointed General in charge of the army.
- GREAT RESTORATION OF MODERN MUSICAL CLASSICThis is a well-meant and well-received restoration of a now-classic musical.1776 was a smash on Broadway but was drastically edited before release, omitting one important song and scenes that fleshed out important characters (and their motivations).This restoration fixes much of the insult that was done, and performances by Blythe Danner, Virginia Vestoff, and others now glow with their original charm.William Daniels, Howard DaSilva, and Ken Howard are excellent, and what a thrill that their ... Read More
- 1776this is a favorite old musical for me--love having it on dvd and having special features.
- Excellent Movie!!!This has become a favorite for our family and we share it frequently with friends.While not strictly historically accurate in small details (after all, it IS a theatrical production), it provides a wonderful sense of what our Founding Fathers went through to get this great nation established.Highly recommended.
