Killing Lincoln
Synopsis
April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history—the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln.
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Killing Lincoln (2013) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-20
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Tom Hanks
Self - Narrator
Geraldine Hughes
Mary Todd Lincoln
Billy Campbell
Abraham Lincoln
Brett Dalton
Robert Todd Lincoln
Shane Callahan
Lieutenant J.T. Bolton
Graham Beckel
Edwin Stanton
Samuel Hunt
W. H. Crook
Michael Goodwin
Captain Arvold
Regen Wilson
Peter Taltavul
Shawn Pyfrom
Private John W. Nichols
Kam Dabrowski
Corporal James Tanner
Sarah Bella
Miss Mary Meredith
Andrew Collie
James McCollom
Mark Scarboro
John Mathews
Audra Honaker
Fanny Seward
Mike Marunde
General Ulysses S. Grant
Nick Williams
Albert Daggett
Johnathan Tchaikovsky
Lieutenant A.M.S. Crawford
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Moat
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Jendresen
- Original Score
- David Buckley
- Original Title
- Killing Lincoln
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- National Geographic, Herzog & Company, Scott Free Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Moat
Erik Jendresen, Martin Dugard, Bill O'Reilly
David Buckley
Jeremy Benning
Steve Polivka
Christopher G. Cowen, Mark Herzog, Erik Jendresen, Mary Lisio, Adrian Moat
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Moat
Director
Christopher G. Cowen
Producer
Adrian Moat
Producer
Erik Jendresen
Screenplay
Steve Polivka
Editor
Jeremy Benning
Director of Photography
David Buckley
Original Music Composer
Richard Blankenship
Production Design
Amelia 'Amy' Andrews
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing Lincoln
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What is Killing Lincoln about?
April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history—the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln.
Who directed Killing Lincoln?
Killing Lincoln was directed by Adrian Moat.
Who stars in Killing Lincoln?
The principal cast of Killing Lincoln includes Tom Hanks, Geraldine Hughes, Billy Campbell, Brett Dalton, Shane Callahan.
When was Killing Lincoln released and how long is it?
Killing Lincoln was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Killing Lincoln?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing Lincoln was composed by David Buckley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing Lincoln?
Killing Lincoln holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).