• 1976
  • 50m
The Adams Chronicles

Summary This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a colonial Boston attorney to the rise in prominence of Brookes Adams in the fields of political and social philosophy. This mini looks into their triumphs and tragedies, exploring their genius and profound social conscience. View more details

  • 1976
  • 50m

The Adams Chronicles

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : George Grizzard George Hearn Michael Tolan

All cast & crew

8.1

Details

Genres : Drama History

Release date : Jan 19, 1976

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Fox Movietone Studio, New York, USA

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET EUE/Screen Gems Video Services Imero Fiorentino Associates

Summary This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a colonial Boston attorney to the rise in prominence of Brookes Adams in the fields of political and social philosophy. This mini looks into their triumphs and tragedies, exploring their genius and profound social conscience. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History

Release date : Jan 19, 1976

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Fox Movietone Studio, New York, USA

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET EUE/Screen Gems Video Services Imero Fiorentino Associates

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