The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth(2007)
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth Synopsis
Recalls the two week manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theater in April 1865.
The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007) is a documentary film directed by Tom Jennings, released on December 27, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jean-Pierre Parent, Shaun C. Grenan, Janet Vincent Lee and Ed Mantell. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Jennings
- Writers:
- Tom Jennings
- Production:
- Tom Jennings Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Parent
as John Wilkes Booth
- Shaun C. Grenan
Shaun C. Grenan
as David Herold
- Janet Vincent Lee
Janet Vincent Lee
as Mary Surratt
- Ed Mantell
Ed Mantell
as Bounty Hunter
- John Neely
John Neely
as Stanton
Key crew
Directed by Tom Jennings, written by Tom Jennings.
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth online?
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007) is available to stream on History Vault. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth?
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The main cast of The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007) includes Jean-Pierre Parent, Shaun C. Grenan, Janet Vincent Lee, Ed Mantell and John Neely. The film was directed by Tom Jennings. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth released?
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth was released on December 27, 2007 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth worth watching?
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.