The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
The life of Abraham Lincoln, from his election as President of the United States to the time of his assassination. Based on Gore Vidal's historical novel.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
11 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep1988 |
Key crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
- Ernest KinoyScreenplay
Cast
- Sam WaterstonAbraham Lincoln
- Mary Tyler MooreMary Todd Lincoln
- Richard MulliganWilliam H. Seward
- Deborah AdairKate Chase
- Ruby DeeElizabeth Keckley
- Thomas GibsonWilliam Sprague
- Tom BrennanSen. Charles Sumner
- Gregory CookeRobert Lincoln
- Steven CulpJohnny Hay
- Jerome DempseyCongressman Elihu Washburne
- Jeffrey DeMunnWilliam Herndon
- Jon DeVriesSecretary of War Edwin Stanton
Themes
usa presidentminiseriesperiod dramadocudramausa historyhistorical drama19th centuryabraham lincolnbiographical drama