1776 (Restored Director's Cut)
by Peter H. Hunt
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Actor: Donald Madden, Howard Da Silva, John Cullum, Ken Howard, William DanielsDirector: Peter H. Hunt
Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Jr.
Editor: Florence Williamson
Editor: William H. Ziegler
Producer: Jack L. Warner
Writer: Peter Stone
Writer: Sherman Edwards
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 142 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-07-02
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Sony Pictures
DVD Reviews of 1776 (Restored Director's Cut)
DVD Review: 1776
Summary: 3 Stars
It is a very enjoyable work however I was a bit disappointed that the director's cut had left out some of the original movie that I feel helped to make this much stronger. I would recommend that the original be placed in position for sale so the individual does not miss out on some of the nuances that take place around George Washington having actually been appointed General in charge of the army.DVD Review: GREAT RESTORATION OF MODERN MUSICAL CLASSIC
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a well-meant and well-received restoration of a now-classic musical. 1776 was a smash on Broadway but was drastically edited before release, omitting one important song and scenes that fleshed out important characters (and their motivations). This restoration fixes much of the insult that was done, and performances by Blythe Danner, Virginia Vestoff, and others now glow with their original charm. William Daniels, Howard DaSilva, and Ken Howard are excellent, and what a thrill that their performances are captured here. Especially enjoyed the audio commentary with the director, not to mention the restoration of the original credits. I saw this movie multiple times upon its original release -- heck, I worked at the theatre where it played -- and it has never lost its magic for me.DVD Review: 1776
Summary: 5 Stars
this is a favorite old musical for me--love having it on dvd and having special features.DVD Review: Excellent Movie!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This has become a favorite for our family and we share it frequently with friends. While not strictly historically accurate in small details (after all, it IS a theatrical production), it provides a wonderful sense of what our Founding Fathers went through to get this great nation established. Highly recommended. DVD Review: Second-Best Version
Summary: 5 Stars
Firstly, if you've never seen this movie, do. Period. You'd never think that a movie or a Broadway musical about the Declaration of Independence could be interesting; after all, we know how it ends. But this is an entertaining and (dare I say it) educational film. It shows our Fouding Fathers as they were: real men with real ambitions and real problems. They aren't just marble busts in a museum.
Second, the DVD isn't the definitive version of the movie. As stated before, the laser disc has the entire 180 minute version. The version originally released on VHS was Jack Warner's expurgated version (the one without the Gamete). The DVD still lacks the entire scenes of "Pitter, Twitter and Resolve" and "The Lees of Old Virginia." I own a laser disc player and the only disc I haven't turned into DVD is this one. It's also the first laser disc I ever bought.
The ensemble cast is spectacular, many reprising their original Broadway roles. I can't imagine a remake of this movie, the casting is so perfect. It's interesting to see the Governor from Benson, Holling from Northern Exposure, Coach from The White Shadow (yes, Ken Howard CAN sing), and the voice of KITT from the original Knight Rider in one movie. It's also nice to see Howard DaSilva back after being blacklisted after the McCarthy fiasco.
To end: buy this for now. When the laser disc version comes to DVD, trade up.
Description of 1776 (Restored Director's Cut)
The hit Broadway musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards became the basis for this 1972 film about America's first congress and the nation's declaration of independence from Britain. Most of the original cast members are aboard, including William Daniels as John Adams. The film is a little stodgy and moves stiffly from scene to scene--the adaptation to the screen is not a smooth success. But it is nonetheless captivating, considering that so few films have dealt directly with America's birth. Directed by Peter H. Hunt. --Tom KeoghRon Howard DVDs
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