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2008

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Starring	David Morse, Justin Theroux, Paul Giamatti, Sarah Polley
Director	Tom Hooper
Genres	Drama

John Adams

Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man, HBO's American Splendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count On Me, Kinsey) as Adams' devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of America's independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin. Set against the backdrop of a nation's stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all, at a time when the nation is increasingly polarised politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built.

Starring	David Morse, Justin Theroux, Paul Giamatti, Sarah Polley, Tom Wilkinson, Rufus Sewell, Danny Huston, Laura Linney
Director	Tom Hooper
Studio	WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time	DVD: 8 hrs 1 min
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 2008 To Rent: DVD: 02 Feb 2009

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  Drama at its absolute best, be it television or cinema, and one of the finest achievements in any medium to emerge from the USA or anywhere else.
  
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  Great Historical Drama
  
  Superb series telling the story of america's second president.
  
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  Another one to watch before you die.
  
  What can one say - I first caught a sight of this series by accident [channel flipping] and was immediately captivated by Paul Giammatti's acting and then ... read more »
  
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  Superlative acting
  
  Superlative acting, history telling and scene setting. Moving, inspirational and eye-opening about American living standards and political life in the 18th ... read more »
  
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  Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man, HBO's American Splendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count On Me, Kinsey) as Adams' devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of America's independence and government, ...