Tennessee Johnson
"From poverty to a president. A great American story!"
Originally released in 1942. Tennessee Johnson is a history/drama film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, and Ruth Hussey
Synopsis
The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson becomes the President and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (8 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,042,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Hellfire Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Johnson about?
The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a sta...
Who directed Tennessee Johnson?
Tennessee Johnson was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Tennessee Johnson?
Tennessee Johnson has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Tennessee Johnson released?
Tennessee Johnson was released on December 1, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tennessee Johnson?
The main cast of Tennessee Johnson includes Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main, Regis Toomey.