Lincoln
Series Overview
The life of Abraham Lincoln, from his election as President of the United States to the time of his assassination. Based on Gore Vidal's historical novel.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
188 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Sun, Mar 27, 1988
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Gore Vidal's Lincoln (1988 miniseries)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-03-11
Cast & Creators
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Sam Waterston
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Todd Lincoln
Richard Mulligan
William H. Seward
Deborah Adair
Kate Chase
Ruby Dee
Elizabeth Keckley
Thomas Gibson
William Sprague
Tom Brennan
Sen. Charles Sumner
Gregory Cooke
Robert Lincoln
Steven Culp
Johnny Hay
Jerome Dempsey
Congressman Elihu Washburne
Jeffrey DeMunn
William Herndon
Jon DeVries
Secretary of War Edwin Stanton
George Ede
Edward McManus
Robin Gammell
Stephen Douglas
James Gammon
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
Tim Guinee
Col. Elmer Ellsworth
David Leary
Gen. George McClellan
Cleavon Little
Frederick Douglass
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Ernest Kinoy, Gore Vidal
Ernest Gold
William Wages
Jim Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Lamont Johnson
Director
Ernest Kinoy
Screenplay
Jim Oliver
Editor
Paul Peters
Production Design
George L. Little
Costume Design
William Wages
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln
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What is Lincoln about?
The life of Abraham Lincoln, from his election as President of the United States to the time of his assassination. Based on Gore Vidal's historical novel.
How many seasons does Lincoln have?
Lincoln comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Lincoln?
Key cast members in Lincoln include Sam Waterston, Mary Tyler Moore, Richard Mulligan, Deborah Adair, Ruby Dee.
Who created or directed Lincoln?
Lincoln was developed and directed by Lamont Johnson.