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Release Date: 02 July, 2002 Retail Price: $29.95 OUR Price: $20.99 You SAVE: $8.96! Cast: Complete Cast (15 total) |
1776 Reviews
They should call it 1775
What a disappointment, and one for which the DVD manufacturer is stupidly responsible. Despite discovering the original negative and beautifully restoring the original version of this vastly entertaining film (after years of us fans settling for a battered workprint of the deleted footage on the laserdisc), Sony cut off the overture, intermission, and recessional music. While, on one hand, they brought director Peter H. Hunt and screenwriter Peter Stone (now, alas, deceased) into the booth to record a commentary track in which Hunt admits to removing some of the music, the overall effect is still to cheapen the viewing experience. So, yes, buy this puppy for its quality and educational value, but get prepared for a shortfall in showmanship. Next, class, we shall discuss the fact that there is still a scene missing from the restored "Lawrence of Arabia"...
Great Story, Great Musical - Well Worth Your Time and Money
A musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July, 1776?
I first saw this musical on Broadway back in 1969 or 1970. It turned out to be one of the best musicals that I ever saw on the Broadway stage and I saw many. The novelty of the story as told and sung was so unique, that it was very unforgettable. The music is great. The actors were all fantastic! If my memory serves me correctly, William Daniels played John Adams and Howard Da Silva played Benjamin Franklin in the play.
I was so happy when they made this into a movie. First off, the producers wisely used some of the same actors from the the original stage version. The movie to me makes the story more enjoyable as it moves the scenery around and outside especially around Independence Hall and "old" Philadelphia.
It is and was a great stage musical. It is a great movie. Worth buying and viewing over and over. And you will! The story can inspire you, the music will infect you and you will leave the end of it feeling that you did throughly enjoyed yourself and was not bored.
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