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Franklin is a forthcoming drama from Apple TV+, starring Michael Douglas.
Synopsis: Who was Benjamin Franklin really? Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America”, Franklin explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career. In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when — as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance – he embarks on a secret mission to France.
Also stars Noah Jupe, Thibault de Montalembert, Daniel Mays, Ludivine Sagnier, Eddie Marsan, Assaad Bouab, Jeanne Balibar, Theodore Pellerin.
Franklin is on Apple TV+ from April 12th, and we’ll be reviewing it soon.
Check out the trailer below:
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