History ·Drama · United States of America · 2012 · 2h 30m

Lincoln

Lincoln poster
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln David Strathairn as William Seward Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert Lincoln James Spader as W.N. Bilbo Hal Holbrook as Preston Blair
Crew
Janusz Kamiński — Director of Photography Michael Kahn — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer Tony Kushner — Screenplay Kathleen Kennedy — Producer Steven Spielberg — Producer
Synopsis

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Trailer Lincoln — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
mutinyusa presidentbased on true storyspeechbattlefieldhistorical fictionfamily conflictamerican civil warcultural conflictbattle of gettysburgsecessiongettysburg address
Key Collaborators
Steven Spielberg Director Janusz Kamiński Director of Photography Michael Kahn Editor John Williams Original Music Composer Tony Kushner Screenplay Kathleen Kennedy Producer Steven Spielberg Producer Rick Carter Production Design Joanna Johnston Costume Design
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