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| Category | Docudrama DVDs, Dramas Movies, Television/TV Series Videos, Action, Box Sets, Adventure, Gift Set, Biography, Cable Original, Cable Tv/Cable Tv Shows, Mini-Series, HBO | | Starring | Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, David Morse, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston, Rufus Sewell, Sarah Polley | | Director | Tom Hooper | | Executive Producer | Tom Hanks | | Source Writer | David McCullough | | Writer | Kirk Ellis |
This sprawling HBO miniseries depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the 2nd President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti in the title role and Laura Linney 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 Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and 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. This epic miniseries from HBO takes viewers inside the incredible life of John Adams, the second president of the United States. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David McCullough, the seven-part series follow Adams (Paul Giamatti, SIDEWAYS) during his leadership of America during some of its most turbulent times. It also captures his profound relationship with his wife Abigail (Laura Linney, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME), one of history's great love stories. From the Boston Massacre--where Adams defended the accused British soldiers--to his role in the Revolution and framing the Constitution, Adams showed himself to be an uncommon man, following his convictions while also facing his own personal demons. It's a story of tragedy, love, war, friendship, freedom, liberty, and a uniquely American life. John Adams Reviews: 4 stars out of 5 -- "The acting, especially from Giamatti as the irascible Adams and Laura Linney as his wife Abigail, who steered him clear of vanity, has the tang of authenticity..."-- Ian Nathan, Empire John Adams | List Price | $59.99 (You save $7.10) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 2008 | | All Time Sales Rank |  6134  | | CD Universe Part number | 7655774 | | Catalog number | 1000038820 | | Discs | 3 | | Release Date | Jun 10, 2008 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 501 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Digipak | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Digipak |
John Adams DVD 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, HBOs 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.
Source: Warner Home Video
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Additional Release Material:
Documentary: Painting with Words
Featurette: The Making Of JOHN ADAMS
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Production Notes
Facts Are Stubborn Things - An Exclusive Onscreen Historical Guide
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