Review of 1776 (1972) by Jenny G — 12 Jun 2007

Anyone want 8 pages on its historical inaccuracies...because I've got them. A foolish, funny, [foul, filthy, fuming, fetid, Philadelphian] film.

This review of 1776 (1972) was written by Jenny G on 12 Jun 2007.

1776 has generally received very positive reviews.

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