# 1776 (1972)

> A witty, rousing musical dramatization of the Continental Congress struggling to turn revolutionary debate into a declaration of independence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8881

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Peter H. Hunt
- Cast: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Donald Madden, John Cullum, David Ford, Ron Holgate
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068156/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, patriotic, stirring, history night, musical movie night

## Synopsis

A musical journey through the birth of a nation, filled with passion and political intrigue.

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