The Better Angels
Synopsis
At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-24
Top Cast
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Diane Kruger
Sarah Lincoln
Jason Clarke
Tom Lincoln
Brit Marling
Nancy Lincoln
Wes Bentley
Mr. Crawford
Braydon Denney
Abraham Lincoln
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship
Sally
Ryan McFall
Johnny
Madison Stiltner
Matilda
Bruce Bayard
Oncle Samuel
Veanne Cox
Tante Elizabeth
Robert Vincent Smith
Révérend Elkins
Adam Tetters
Ben
Ida Joy
Jeune élève
Riley Brutvan
William
Alana Collopy
Lucia
Byron Bradley
Josiah
Joe Webber
Charles
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.J. Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- A.J. Edwards
- Original Score
- Hanan Townshend
- Original Title
- The Better Angels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $71K
- Production Studios
- Brothers K Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.J. Edwards
A.J. Edwards
Hanan Townshend
Matthew J. Lloyd
Charley Beil, Terrence Malick, Nicolas Gonda, Jake DeVito
Department Leadership Roster
A.J. Edwards
Director
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Charley Beil
Producer
Matthew J. Lloyd
Director of Photography
A.J. Edwards
Writer
Terrence Malick
Producer
Nicolas Gonda
Producer
Jake DeVito
Producer
Hanan Townshend
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Better Angels
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What is The Better Angels about?
At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
Who directed The Better Angels?
The Better Angels was directed by A.J. Edwards.
Who stars in The Better Angels?
The principal cast of The Better Angels includes Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke, Brit Marling, Wes Bentley, Braydon Denney.
When was The Better Angels released and how long is it?
The Better Angels was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Better Angels make at the box office?
The Better Angels grossed $71K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Better Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Better Angels was composed by Hanan Townshend.