The Rivalry
Synopsis
A television adaptation of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Abraham Lincoln did verbal battle with Stephen Douglas, his opponent for a U.S. Senate seat, over the issue of slavery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fielder Cook
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Cormorant, Norman Corwin, Ernest Kinoy
- Original Title
- The Rivalry
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fielder Cook
Donald Cormorant, Norman Corwin, Ernest Kinoy
Walt deFaria
Department Leadership Roster
Fielder Cook
Director
Donald Cormorant
Writer
Norman Corwin
Writer
Ernest Kinoy
Writer
Walt deFaria
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rivalry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rivalry about?
A television adaptation of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Abraham Lincoln did verbal battle with Stephen Douglas, his opponent for a U.S. Senate seat, over the issue of slavery.
Who directed The Rivalry?
The Rivalry was directed by Fielder Cook.
Who stars in The Rivalry?
The principal cast of The Rivalry includes Arthur Hill, Charles Durning, Hope Lange, Stephen Manley.
When was The Rivalry released and how long is it?
The Rivalry was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.