The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

1974

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

7.6 | en | Drama

Benjamin Franklin is a 1974 American television miniseries that chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin. It was broadcast by CBS. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP4 The Statesman

Jan. 28,1975

The Statesman

EP3 The Rebel

Jan. 09,1975

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EP2 The Ambassador

Nov. 21,1974

The Ambassador

EP1 The Whirlwind

Jan. 01,1974

The Whirlwind

7.6 | en | Drama | More Info

Released: 1974-01-01 | Released Producted By: , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

Synopsis

Benjamin Franklin is a 1974 American television miniseries that chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin. It was broadcast by CBS. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series.

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Cast

Beau Bridges , Eddie Albert , Richard Widmark

Director

Glenn Jordan

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Beau Bridges

as Young Benjamin Franklin

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Eddie Albert

as Diplomat Benjamin Franklin

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Richard Widmark

as Rebel Benjamin Franklin

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Reviews

Xlegion What a shame that this terrific little mini-series has never been offered even on video tape let alone DVD. This came out just prior to the American Bi-Centennial and is a hidden gem. The director tried something quite novel and new, in that he composed four different films on Benjamin Franklin highlighting various aspects of Franklin's remarkable achievements.Beau Bridges plays a "young Franklin" still trying to figure out his way in the world. Eddie Albert plays Franklin "the Diplomat" in a great story about Franklins dealings in Paris trying to get the French to acknowledge American independence after Burgoyne's surrender.Richard Widmark plays Franklin "The Rebel" getting caught up in the early days of the revolution.Melvin Douglas plays Franklin as an old man, past his prime but still active.All we can do is hope that this great series will be released someday for a new generation.