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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

1974 · 90 min · 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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Creators

Glenn Jordan — Director

Top cast

Beau Bridges portraitBeau BridgesYoung Benjamin FranklinEddie Albert portraitEddie AlbertDiplomat Benjamin FranklinRichard Widmark portraitRichard WidmarkRebel Benjamin FranklinMelvyn Douglas portraitMelvyn DouglasStateman Benjamin FranklinBruce Davison portraitBruce DavisonWill Geer portraitWill GeerPerry King portraitPerry KingVictor Buono portraitVictor BuonoRené Auberjonois portraitRené Auberjonois

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Seasons

1
Miniseries4 episodes · 1974

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