The Copperhead
“Sneered at, hated, falsely convicted of murder, he uttered never a word.”
Synopsis
A farmer in Illinois played by Lionel Barrymore is recruited by Abraham Lincoln to pose as a copperhead during the Civil War.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Maigne
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Landis, Augustus E. Thomas, Charles Maigne
- Original Title
- The Copperhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Maigne
Frederick Landis, Augustus E. Thomas, Charles Maigne
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Maigne
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 Copperhead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Copperhead about?
A farmer in Illinois played by Lionel Barrymore is recruited by Abraham Lincoln to pose as a copperhead during the Civil War.
Who directed The Copperhead?
The Copperhead was directed by Charles Maigne.
Who stars in The Copperhead?
The principal cast of The Copperhead includes Lionel Barrymore, William P. Carleton, Arthur Rankin, Jack Ridgeway, Doris Rankin.
When was The Copperhead released and how long is it?
The Copperhead was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Copperhead based on a book or true story?
The Copperhead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Landis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Copperhead?
The Copperhead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).