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Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter

Jan 1, 1978

0h 46m

★ 5.0

Overview

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.

Genres

History

Drama

Production Companies

Sunn Classic Pictures

Schick Sunn Classics

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Cast

Abraham Lincoln

Allen Williams

Henry

Brock Peters

Luke

Andrew Prine

Pete

Charlie LeSueur

Boy

William Kezele

Mark Twain (uncredited)

Walker Edmiston

Charles Bloom

Beverly Rowland

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