Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
8.1/10
Key crew
- Ronald BlumerWriter
- Ellen GiffardDirector
- Muffie MeyerDirector
- Richard EinhornOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colm Feorenarrator
- Richard EastonBenjamin Franklin
- Dylan BakerBenjamin Franklin
- David AdkinsJohn Jay
- Gerry BammanPaul Wentworth
- Blair BrownJane Mecom
- Anthony CochraneGeorge
- Peter DonaldsonJohn Adams
- Ronald GuttmanLe Comte de Vergennes
- Anthony HealdJonathan Austin
- Jefferson MaysElkanah Watson
- Brian MurrayViscount Stormont
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Themes
historical documentarybiographical documentary