The Adams Chronicles
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.
- Runtime
- 50m
- Released
- 1976
Details
Release year: 1976
Storyline
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.
Top credits
- George Hearn — Henry Clay
- Michael Tolan — Narrator
- Allan Carlsen — John Adams II, John Adams II - Older
- George Grizzard — John Adams
Awards
4 wins & 16 nominations
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