
Hamilton(2025)
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.


“The award winning musical comes to the screen!”
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.

William Daniels
John Adams

Howard Da Silva
Dr. Benjamin Franklin

Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson

Blythe Danner
Martha Jefferson
Donald Madden
John Dickinson (PA)

John Cullum
Edward Rutledge (SC)
David Ford
Congressional President John Hancock (MA)
Ron Holgate
Richard Henry Lee (VA)
Emory Bass
James Wilson (PA)

Virginia Vestoff
Abigail Adams
1776 is a drama, history film released in 1972 exploring themes of philadelphia, pennsylvania, congress, musical, based on true story, based on play or musical, 18th century. Directed by Peter H. Hunt, it stars William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard. 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.
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