The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln(2009)
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Synopsis
Just days after the Civil War ended, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre. As a fractured nation mourned, a manhunt closed in on his assassin, the twenty-six-year-old actor, John Wilkes Booth. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln tracks the converging paths of the president and his killer, then tracks and draws connections between their last journeys, in the forms of Lincoln's funeral train route and Booth's desperate efforts to escape.
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (2009) is a documentary and history film directed by Barak Goodman, released on February 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Will Patton, Guy Gane, Jason Roberts and Alexander Fedorchak. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Barak Goodman
- Writers:
- Barak Goodman
- Producers:
- Barak Goodman
- Production:
- GBH
- Status:
- Released
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Patton
as John Wilkes Booth (Voice)
- Guy Gane
Guy Gane
as John Wilkes Booth
- Jason Roberts
Jason Roberts
as David Herold
- Alexander Fedorchak
Alexander Fedorchak
as Young John Wilkes Booth
Chris Cooper
as Himself (Narrator)
- Terry Alford
Terry Alford
as Himself
- David Blight
David Blight
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Barak Goodman, written by Barak Goodman, produced by Barak Goodman.
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln?
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The main cast of The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (2009) includes Will Patton, Guy Gane, Jason Roberts, Alexander Fedorchak and Chris Cooper. The film was directed by Barak Goodman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln released?
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln was released on February 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln worth watching?
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (2009) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.