Independence (1976)

Movie
Original title	Independence
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1976
length	29 minutes
Rod
Director	John Huston
script	Thomas McGrath Joyce Ritter Lloyd Ritter
production	Joyce Ritter Lloyd Ritter on behalf of the National Park Service
music	Jack Cortner
camera	Owen Roizman
cut	Eric Albertson
occupation
William Atherton : Benjamin Rush Pat Hingle : John Adams Anne Jackson : Abigail Adams Patrick O'Neal : George Washington Ken Howard : Thomas Jefferson John Randolph : Samuel Adams Paul Sparer : John Hancock Tom Spratley : George Mason James Tolkin : Tom Paine Eli Wallach : Benjamin Franklin

Independence is a half-hour docu-drama produced by John Huston on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (1776) . EG Marshall acts as off-speaker.

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In chronological order, director Huston reviews the events that led to the founding of the USA at the end of the 18th century. Well-known Hollywood actors embody the founding fathers of the nation, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. They are central to the historical events that took place in Philadelphia when the nation was founded. The 29-minute plot was followed by the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776), the establishment of the Constitutional Convention (1787) and the inauguration of President John Adams (1797).

Production notes

Independence was created in 1975 and premiered on Independence Day, July 4th, 1976.

Ann Roth designed the numerous historical costumes of the 18th century, Gene Rudolph the film structures.

Web links

• Independence in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• full movie on YouTube