The Perfect Tribute
Synopsis
A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.
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Jason Robards
President Abraham Lincoln
Lukas Haas
Benjamin Blair
Campbell Scott
Carter Blair
Katherine Helmond
Farm Woman
Ed Flanders
Warren
José Ferrer
Edward Everett
Daniel Davis
Gov. Curtin
Richard Jenkins
Blair
Laurie Kennedy
Mrs. Blair
Dakin Matthews
Dr. Thomas
Bruce McGill
Lamon
Scott Paulin
Wills
James Sutorius
Shelby
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Julia
James Donadio
Alexander
Haynes Brooke
Jonas
Amy Bryson
Victoria
Robert C. Treveiler
Hay
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, Dennis Scott Brown
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- The Perfect Tribute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Procter & Gamble Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, Dennis Scott Brown
Lee Holdridge
Thomas Burstyn
Paul LaMastra
Dorothea G. Petrie
Department Leadership Roster
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Producer
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Jack Bender
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Perfect Tribute
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What is The Perfect Tribute about?
A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.
Who directed The Perfect Tribute?
The Perfect Tribute was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in The Perfect Tribute?
The principal cast of The Perfect Tribute includes Jason Robards, Lukas Haas, Campbell Scott, Katherine Helmond, Ed Flanders.
When was The Perfect Tribute released and how long is it?
The Perfect Tribute was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Tribute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Tribute was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perfect Tribute?
The Perfect Tribute holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).