John Adams (2008)

Drama • 1 Season(s)

John Adams

Overview

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.

Creators / Directors: Tom Hooper

Top Cast

  • Paul Giamatti as John Adams
  • Laura Linney as Abigail Adams
  • Stephen Dillane as Thomas Jefferson
  • Danny Huston as Samuel Adams
  • David Morse as George Washington

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