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1972
Rated G
2h 21m
Drama
History

6.9TMDB(90)

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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Cinematography (1973)
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Box office
Grossed $2.8M worldwide against a $6M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Setting
Set in Philadelphia
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Music
Music by Sherman Edwards
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Harry Stradling
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Details

Director: Peter H. Hunt
Writer: Peter StoneScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: November 9, 1972
Original language: English
Budget: $6M
Revenue: $2.8M
Countries: United States of America

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Production

Jack L. Warner Productions

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