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Release Year1978
Runtime0h 46m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes2
DirectorJack Hively
WritersTom Chapman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsAbe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter
About Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter
In this alleged retelling of Lincoln's early life, the President-to-be is rescued by Henry, a Black man and freed slave who has lost his papers. Locals with a grudge against Lincoln and a hatred of African-Americans frame Henry for stealing, and it's up to Lincoln to defend the man and find the vital clue that will set him free.
Directed by Jack Hively, Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter leans on a strong ensemble — Allen Williams, Brock Peters, Andrew Prine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1978.
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