The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

Limited Series 1974 · 4 eps · ★ 9.0 · Drama

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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.

Directed by Glenn Jordan · Written by Howard Fast

Network: CBS

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Beau Bridges Young Benjamin Franklin
Eddie Albert Diplomat Benjamin Franklin
Richard Widmark Rebel Benjamin Franklin
Melvyn Douglas Stateman Benjamin Franklin
Bruce Davison
Will Geer
Perry King
Victor Buono
René Auberjonois
Willie Aames Twelve-Year-Old Benjamin Franklin
Anthony Quayle Dartmouth
Honor Blackman Margaret Stevenson

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