John Adams (2008)
- Starring:
- Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, (more)
- Director(s):
- Tom Hooper
- Category:
- Television
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Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hopper takes the helm for this epic, seven-part miniseries produced by Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and presenting American history as seen from the perspective of fiercely independent founding father John Adams (Paul Giamatti). Based on author David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, the film tells the tale of a leader whose remarkable vision helped to guide a burgeoning republic through an especially tumultuous period. Thanks to the tireless support of his loving wife Abigail (Laura Linney), and lifelong friendship with political rivalry Thomas Jefferson (Stephen Dillane), John Adams rose to prominence as the spokesman for the American independence movement before moving on to become America's first ambassador to Holland and England, the first American Vice President, the second American President, and the father of the sixth American President. As with McCullough's best-selling biography, the film draws on a comprehensive collection of letters, diaries, and family papers in order to create the most accurate representation of Adams' life and achievements ever captured on film. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 501 mins
Complete Cast:
- Paul Giamatti - John Adams
- Stephen Dillane - Thomas Jefferson
- David Morse - George Washington
- Tom Wilkinson - Benjamin Franklin
- William Yelton - Sam Maverick
- Laura Linney - Abigail Adams
- Danny Huston - Samuel Adams
- Sarah Polley - Nabby Adams
- Rufus Sewell - Alexander Hamilton
- Director(s):
- Tom Hooper
- Writer(s):
- Kirk Ellis, Michelle Ashford
- Producer(s):
- David Coatsworth, Steven Shareshian
- Categories:
- Television
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- 2008 - John Adams - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Outstanding Miniseries
- 2008 - John Adams - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Outstanding Miniseries
- 2008 - John Adams - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Made for Television Movie
- 2008 - John Adams - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
- 2008 - John Adams - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
