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Benjamin Franklin

2002 · 90 min · Documentary

An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.

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Creators

Ellen Giffard — Director · Muffie Meyer — Director

Top cast

Colm Feore portraitColm FeorenarratorRichard Easton portraitRichard EastonBenjamin FranklinDylan Baker portraitDylan BakerBenjamin FranklinDDavid AdkinsJohn JayGerry Bamman portraitGerry BammanPaul WentworthBlair Brown portraitBlair BrownJane MecomAnthony Cochrane portraitAnthony CochraneGeorgePeter Donaldson portraitPeter DonaldsonJohn AdamsRonald Guttman portraitRonald GuttmanLe Comte de VergennesAnthony Heald portraitAnthony HealdJonathan Austin

EPISODE GUIDE

Seasons

1
Miniseries3 episodes · 2002

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