Lincoln: Trial by Fire
Synopsis
Cliff Robertson narrates this dramatization focuses on the little-known life-and-death struggle of power between President Lincoln and his general in command of the Army of the Potomac, George McClellan, and the events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Spiegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Strauss
- Original Title
- Lincoln: Trial by Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- David L. Wolper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Spiegel
Theodore Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Spiegel
Director
Theodore Strauss
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What is Lincoln: Trial by Fire about?
Cliff Robertson narrates this dramatization focuses on the little-known life-and-death struggle of power between President Lincoln and his general in command of the Army of the Potomac, George McClellan, and the events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Who directed Lincoln: Trial by Fire?
Lincoln: Trial by Fire was directed by Ed Spiegel.
Who stars in Lincoln: Trial by Fire?
The principal cast of Lincoln: Trial by Fire includes Cliff Robertson, John Anderson, Robert Prosky, Richard Sanders, Doug Roberts.
When was Lincoln: Trial by Fire released and how long is it?
Lincoln: Trial by Fire was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 50m.