Tennessee Johnson(1942)
From poverty to a president. A great American story!
Tennessee Johnson Synopsis
Follows the tumultuous presidency of the 19th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, whose story begins with his boyhood and early life. During the Civil War, Johnson remains a staunch Unionist and, upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln is assassinated, Johnson becomes the first U.S. President ever to be impeached.
Tennessee Johnson (1942) is a history and drama film directed by William Dieterle, released on December 1, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey and Marjorie Main. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- Wells Root, John L. Balderston
- Producers:
- Irving Asher, J. Walter Ruben
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hellfire Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,042,000
- Status:
- Released
Tennessee Johnson (1942) Trailer
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Tennessee Johnson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Van Heflin
as Andrew Johnson
Lionel Barrymore
as Thaddeus Stevens
Ruth Hussey
as Eliza McCardle Johnson
Marjorie Main
as Mrs. Maude Fisher
Regis Toomey
as Blackstone McDaniel
J. Edward Bromberg
as Coke
Grant Withers
as Mordecai Milligan
Alec Craig
as Sam Andrews
Charles Dingle
as Senator Jim Waters
Carl Benton Reid
as Congressman Hargrove
Russell Hicks
as Lincoln's Emissary
Noah Beery
as Sheriff Cass (as Noah Beery Sr.)
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by Wells Root and John L. Balderston, produced by Irving Asher and J. Walter Ruben.
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Tennessee Johnson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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Tennessee Johnson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Tennessee Johnson?
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The main cast of Tennessee Johnson (1942) includes Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main and Regis Toomey. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tennessee Johnson released?
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Tennessee Johnson was released on December 1, 1942 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Tennessee Johnson worth watching?
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Tennessee Johnson (1942) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 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.
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