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1776 poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1972·Drama / Family / History·2h 21m

1776

“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.

Above the Line
Peter H. Hunt·DirectorPeter Stone·ScreenplayPeter Stone·Theatre PlayHarry Stradling Jr.·Director of PhotographySherman Edwards·Original Music ComposerFlorence Williamson·Editor
Cast
William Daniels·John AdamsHoward Da Silva·Dr. Benjamin FranklinKen Howard·Thomas JeffersonBlythe Danner·Martha JeffersonDonald 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
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 3
Peter H. Hunt·DirectorSheldon Schrager·Assistant DirectorMarshall Schlom·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Peter Stone·ScreenplayPeter Stone·Theatre PlaySherman Edwards·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Harry Stradling Jr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Florence Williamson·EditorWilliam H. Ziegler·Supervising Film Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Sherman Edwards·Original Music ComposerSherman Edwards·SongsArthur Piantadosi·SoundAl Overton Jr.·SoundTed Sebern·Music EditorEddie Sauter·OrchestratorRay Heindorf·Music SupervisorRay Heindorf·Conductor
Art & Design· 6
George Jenkins·Art DirectionPatricia Zipprodt·Costume DesignGeorge James Hopkins·Set DecorationAllan Snyder·Makeup ArtistMickey Sherrard·CostumerMentor Huebner·Title Designer
Production· 3
Jack L. Warner·ProducerEmmett Emerson·Unit Production ManagerMichael Shurtleff·Casting Consultant
Other Departments· 3
Ernest Adler·HairstylistCarmen Dirigo·HairstylistOnna White·Choreographer
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
74%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -53%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind 1776's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0000
#FFFFFF
#414169
Mood
Romantic, Historical, Patriotic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for '1776' features a large title '1776' at the top, with red stars replacing the dots in the '7's, set against a blue background with faint wh”

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Key Elements
American FlagTricorn HatsWalking Sticks18th Century Clothing
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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