Lincoln

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Lincoln

1988- 1988

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

7.5(11 votes)

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War & Politics

Drama

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sam Waterston

Abraham Lincoln

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Todd Lincoln

Richard Mulligan

William H. Seward

Deborah Adair

Kate Chase

Ruby Dee

Elizabeth Keckley

Thomas Gibson

William Sprague

Tom Brennan

Sen. Charles Sumner

Gregory Cooke

Robert Lincoln

Steven Culp

Johnny Hay

Jerome Dempsey

Congressman Elihu Washburne

Creative team

Created by: Ernest Kinoy
Written by: Ernest Kinoy

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