Saving Lincoln
“The true story of an epic friendship.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-02
Top Cast
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Tom Amandes
Abraham Lincoln
Lea Coco
Ward Hill Lamon
Penelope Ann Miller
Mary Todd Lincoln
Bruce Davison
William H. Seward
Creed Bratton
Senator Charles Sumner
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
Josh Stamberg
Salmon P. Chase
Robert Craighead
Edwin Stanton
Lew Temple
Montgomery Blair
Michael Maize
Billy Herndon
Steven Brand
Ned Baker
Adam Croasdell
Col. Elmer Ellsworth
Elijah Nelson
Willie Lincoln
Joshua Rush
Tad Lincoln
Joe Ochman
Judge David Davis
Matthew Del Negro
Nathaniel Rulough
Aaron Webster
Bartender
David Dastmalchian
Major Eckert
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvador Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvador Litvak, Nina Davidovich
- Original Title
- Saving Lincoln
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Production Studios
- Lane Street Pictures, Pictures From The Fringe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvador Litvak
Salvador Litvak, Nina Davidovich
Department Leadership Roster
Salvador Litvak
Director
Salvador Litvak
Writer
Nina Davidovich
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saving Lincoln
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.
Who directed Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln was directed by Salvador Litvak.
Who stars in Saving Lincoln?
The principal cast of Saving Lincoln includes Tom Amandes, Lea Coco, Penelope Ann Miller, Bruce Davison, Creed Bratton.
When was Saving Lincoln released and how long is it?
Saving Lincoln was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saving Lincoln?
Saving Lincoln holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).