Tennessee Johnson
“From poverty to a president. A great American story!”
Synopsis
Follows the tumultuous presidency of the 19th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, whose story begins with his boyhood and early life. During the Civil War, Johnson remains a staunch Unionist and, upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln is assassinated, Johnson becomes the first U.S. President ever to be impeached.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-30
Top Cast
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Van Heflin
Andrew Johnson
Lionel Barrymore
Thaddeus Stevens
Ruth Hussey
Eliza McCardle Johnson
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Maude Fisher
Regis Toomey
Blackstone McDaniel
J. Edward Bromberg
Coke
Grant Withers
Mordecai Milligan
Alec Craig
Sam Andrews
Charles Dingle
Senator Jim Waters
Carl Benton Reid
Congressman Hargrove
Russell Hicks
Lincoln's Emissary
Noah Beery
Sheriff Cass (as Noah Beery Sr.)
Robert Warwick
Major Crooks
Montagu Love
Chief Justice Chase
Lloyd Corrigan
Mr. Secretary
William Farnum
Senator Huyler
Charles Trowbridge
Lansbury
Lynne Carver
Martha Lincoln
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- John L. Balderston, Wells Root
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Tennessee Johnson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hellfire Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
John L. Balderston, Wells Root
Herbert Stothart
Harold Rosson
Robert Kern
Irving Asher, J. Walter Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Wells Root
Screenplay
Lon Anthony
Costume Design
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Irving Asher
Producer
J. Walter Ruben
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Robert Kern
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: American Civil War
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Johnson
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What is Tennessee Johnson about?
Follows the tumultuous presidency of the 19th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, whose story begins with his boyhood and early life. During the Civil War, Johnson remains a staunch Unionist and, upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln is assassinated, Johnson becomes the first U.S. President ever to be impeached.
Who directed Tennessee Johnson?
Tennessee Johnson was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Tennessee Johnson?
The principal cast of Tennessee Johnson includes Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main, Regis Toomey.
When was Tennessee Johnson released and how long is it?
Tennessee Johnson was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Tennessee Johnson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tennessee Johnson was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tennessee Johnson?
Tennessee Johnson holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).