Saving Lincoln
"The true story of an epic friendship."
Originally released in 2013. Saving Lincoln is a drama/history film. directed by Salvador Litvak.
Starring Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, and Penelope Ann Miller
Synopsis
The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Budget
$700K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Amandes
as Abraham Lincoln
Lea Coco
as Ward Hill Lamon
Penelope Ann Miller
as Mary Todd Lincoln
Bruce Davison
as William H. Seward
Creed Bratton
as Senator Charles Sumner
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
Josh Stamberg
as Salmon P. Chase
Robert Craighead
as Edwin Stanton
Lew Temple
as Montgomery Blair
Michael Maize
as Billy Herndon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $700,000
Production Companies
- Lane Street Pictures
- Pictures From The Fringe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saving Lincoln about?
The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, a...
Who directed Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln was directed by Salvador Litvak.
How long is Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Saving Lincoln released?
Saving Lincoln was released on February 15, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saving Lincoln?
The main cast of Saving Lincoln includes Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, Penelope Ann Miller, Bruce Davison, Creed Bratton.