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The Perfect Tribute

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The Perfect Tribute

Apr 21, 1991

1h 40m

★ 6.5

Overview

A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Procter & Gamble Productions

Cast

Jason Robards

President Abraham Lincoln

Jason Robards

Lukas Haas

Benjamin Blair

Lukas Haas

Campbell Scott

Carter Blair

Campbell Scott

Katherine Helmond

Farm Woman

Katherine Helmond

Ed Flanders

Warren

Ed Flanders

José Ferrer

Edward Everett

José Ferrer

Daniel Davis

Gov. Curtin

Daniel Davis

Richard Jenkins

Blair

Richard Jenkins

Laurie Kennedy

Mrs. Blair

Laurie Kennedy

Dakin Matthews

Dr. Thomas

Dakin Matthews

Bruce McGill

Lamon

Bruce McGill

Scott Paulin

Wills

Scott Paulin

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