Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter(1978)
Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter Synopsis
In this alleged retelling of Lincoln's early life, the President-to-be is rescued by Henry, a Black man and freed slave who has lost his papers. Locals with a grudge against Lincoln and a hatred of African-Americans frame Henry for stealing, and it's up to Lincoln to defend the man and find the vital clue that will set him free.
Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter (1978) is a history and drama film directed by Jack Hively, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Allen Williams, Brock Peters, Andrew Prine and Charlie LeSueur. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Hively
- Writers:
- Malvin Wald, Jack Jacobs, Tom Chapman
- Producers:
- James L. Conway
- Production:
- Sunn Classic Pictures, Schick Sunn Classics
- Status:
- Released
Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allen Williams
as Abraham Lincoln
Brock Peters
as Henry
Andrew Prine
as Luke
- Charlie LeSueur
Charlie LeSueur
as Pete
- William Kezele
William Kezele
as Boy
Walker Edmiston
as Mark Twain (uncredited)
- Charles Bloom
Charles Bloom
Beverly Rowland
Key crew
Directed by Jack Hively, written by Malvin Wald, Jack Jacobs and Tom Chapman, produced by James L. Conway.
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Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter?
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The main cast of Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter (1978) includes Allen Williams, Brock Peters, Andrew Prine, Charlie LeSueur and William Kezele. The film was directed by Jack Hively. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter released?
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Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 46m.
Is Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter worth watching?
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Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter (1978) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.