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Franklin(2024)
76%
52 Votes
Overview
In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: EnglishFrench
Countries:
United States of America
Networks:
Production Companies:
Flame Ventures
Shadow Catcher Productions
Boil Some Water Entertainment
Top 7 Billed Cast
Michael Douglas
Benjamin Franklin
Noah Jupe
Temple Franklin
Daniel Mays
Edward Bancroft
Ludivine Sagnier
Madame Anne-Louise Brillon
Thibault de Montalembert
Comte de Vergennes
Assaad Bouab
Beaumarchais
Théodore Pellerin
Marquis de Lafayette
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