John Adams

John Adams

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2008-03-16

Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.

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Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.

First Aired

2008-03-16

Last Aired

2008-04-20

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Director

Kirk Ellis

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

HBO

Production

Mid Atlantic Films

Playtone

HBO Films

High Noon Productions

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