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Independence (1976)

Genre : History

Runtime : 30M

Director : John Huston

Synopsis

John Huston directs this film giving relevance and life to the hallowed buildings and ground making up Independence National Historical Park. Through vignettes, the people and events are re-created for the present-day visitor. Featuring Eli Wallach as Benjamin Franklin.

Actors

William Atherton
William Atherton
Benjamin Rush
John Favorite
John Favorite
John Lansing, Jr.
Pat Hingle
Pat Hingle
John Adams
Anne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Abigail Adams
Ken Howard
Ken Howard
Thomas Jefferson
Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Benjamin Franklin

Crews

John Huston
John Huston
Director
Tom McGrat
Tom McGrat
Writer
Joyce Ritter
Joyce Ritter
Writer
Lloyd Ritter
Lloyd Ritter
Writer
Lloyd Ritter
Lloyd Ritter
Producer
Joyce Ritter
Joyce Ritter
Producer
Jack Cortner
Jack Cortner
Music
Owen Roizman
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Eric Albertson
Eric Albertson
Editor
Hank Muller
Hank Muller
Assistant Camera

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