Synopsis
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.
Series Information
- Created By
- Ronald Blumer
- First Aired
- 2002
- Last Aired
- 2002
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode Length
- 90 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Network
- PBS
- Status
- Ended
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (5 votes)
Top Cast
Colm Feore
narrator
Richard Easton
Benjamin Franklin
Dylan Baker
Benjamin Franklin
David Adkins
John Jay
Gerry Bamman
Paul Wentworth
Blair Brown
Jane Mecom
Anthony Cochrane
George
Peter Donaldson
John Adams
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