Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter (1978)
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.
Director: Jack Hively
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
- Allen Williams - Abraham Lincoln
- Brock Peters - Henry
- Andrew Prine - Luke
- Charlie LeSueur - Pete
- William Kezele - Boy
- Walker Edmiston - Mark Twain (uncredited)
- Charles Bloom
- Beverly Rowland
Screenplay
- Malvin Wald (Teleplay)
- Jack Jacobs (Teleplay)
- Tom Chapman (Story)
Production: Sunn Classic Pictures, Schick Sunn Classics
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
historical drama, abraham lincoln, freedom fighters, based on real person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter about?
- 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.
- Who directed Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter?
- Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter was directed by Jack Hively.
- Who stars in Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter?
- Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter stars Allen Williams, Brock Peters, Andrew Prine, Charlie LeSueur, William Kezele, Walker Edmiston.
- How long is Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter?
- Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter?
- Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter produced?
- Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter was produced in United States of America.