John Adams (2008-2008)

Cast and Crew

Main Cast

• Paul Giamatti as John Adams
• Laura Linney as Abigail Adams
• Stephen Dillane as Thomas Jefferson
• David Morse
• Tom Wilkinson as Benjamin Franklin
• Rufus Sewell as Alexander Hamilton
• Justin Theroux
• John Dossett
• Sarah Polley
• Samuel Barnett
• Danny Huston as Samuel Adams
• Clancy O'Connor
• Andrew Scott
• Tom Hollander

The Story

"John Adams" is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti ("Sideways", "Cinderella Man", HBO's "American Spendor") 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 our 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 nations 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 polarized politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built.

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