Lincoln 36 years old
"Lincoln" was a 1988 American television mini-series starring Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln, Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Todd Lincoln, and Richard Mulligan as William H. Seward. It was directed by Lamont Johnson and was based on Gore Vidal’s novel. It covers the time period running from Lincoln’s election as President of the United States to the time of his assassination. When released for home entertainment, the title was changed to "Gore Vidal's Lincoln" Lamont Johnson won an Emmy for directing Lincoln. The film was shot almost entirely in Richmond, Virginia and it cost $8 million to produce.
Credits
Ruby Dee
Elizabeth Keckley
Sam Waterston
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Todd Lincoln
Richard Mulligan
William H. Seward
Deborah Adair
Kate Chase
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ruby Dee She was 65 , 91 years old when she died | as Elizabeth Keckley |
| Sam Waterston He was 47 , now 83 years old | as Abraham Lincoln |
| Mary Tyler Moore She was 51 , 80 years old when she died | as Mary Todd Lincoln |
| Richard Mulligan He was 55 , 67 years old when he died | as William H. Seward |
| Deborah Adair She was 35 , now 72 years old | as Kate Chase |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Ernest Kinoy Writing He was 62 , 89 years old when he died | Screenplay |
| Gore Vidal Writing He was 62 , 86 years old when he died | Novel |
Lincoln (36 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1988-03-27
- Runtime: [188] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 2
