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Saving Lincoln

  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 41m
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5.6/10
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Tom Amandes and Lea Coco in Saving Lincoln (2013)
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The story of Mr. Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functi... Read allThe story of Mr. Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.The story of Mr. Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.
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  • Director
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Writers
    • Nina Davidovich
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Stars
    • Tom Amandes
    • Lea Coco
    • Penelope Ann Miller
  • Director
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Writers
    • Nina Davidovich
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Stars
    • Tom Amandes
    • Lea Coco
    • Penelope Ann Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 21Metascore
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    Trailer 2:10
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    Tom Amandes and David Dastmalchian in Saving Lincoln (2013)
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    Tom Amandes
    Tom Amandes
    • Abraham Lincoln
    Lea Coco
    Lea Coco
    • Ward Hill Lamon
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Mary Todd Lincoln
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • William H. Seward
    Creed Bratton
    Creed Bratton
    • Senator Charles Sumner
    Saidah Arrika Ekulona
    Saidah Arrika Ekulona
    • Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
    Josh Stamberg
    Josh Stamberg
    • Salmon P. Chase
    Robert Craighead
    Robert Craighead
    • Edwin Stanton
    Lew Temple
    Lew Temple
    • Montgomery Blair
    Michael Maize
    Michael Maize
    • Billy Herndon
    Steven Brand
    Steven Brand
    • Ned Baker
    Adam Croasdell
    Adam Croasdell
    • Col. Elmer Ellsworth
    Elijah Nelson
    Elijah Nelson
    • Willie Lincoln
    Joshua Rush
    Joshua Rush
    • Tad Lincoln
    Joe Ochman
    Joe Ochman
    • Judge David Davis
    Graham Sibley
    Graham Sibley
    • John Hay
    Jamie Elman
    Jamie Elman
    • General George McClellan
    David Dastmalchian
    David Dastmalchian
    • Major Eckert
    • Director
      • Salvador Litvak
    • Writers
      • Nina Davidovich
      • Salvador Litvak
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film uses historical photos, many from the Library of Congress, as the backdrops for the scenes in which the actors were placed via green screen. A process which director Salvador Litvak calls 'CineCollage'.
    • Soundtracks
      Jimmy Crack Corn/Blue Tail Fly
      Original attribution to Daniel Decatur Emmett (as Dan Emmett)

      Arranged by Willie Aron

      Lea Coco, Banjo

      Vocals Performed by Lea Coco and Tom Amandes

    User reviews24

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    5/10
    True Story But Sold short
    I have seen a lot of works on Lincoln, and I think it is a great idea to marry up original Civil War Photos in the background of a true story. That being said, for some reason the script writing on this one is lacking, because while it transfers accurate history, it makes it seem less interesting than it should be. For some reason, I did not get the last full measure I expected from this film.

    The acting seems hollow, but part of this is the script. There is also a part of the acting as the actor playing Lincoln, especially late in the film, seems too young for the main role. Their effort seems like a lite walk through serious history instead of the passion the role requires. Some of that passion is from the script lacking passion for the actor to get a grip on as well.

    I do like the visuals, and the ways this is done, but the body guard angle struggles with script too. Overall, it does not draw me into the story enough and considering this is one of the most interesting eras of US History, I was surprised by what I expected, compared to what I got out of this one.
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    • Oct 12, 2019

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lincoln testőre
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pictures from the Fringe
      • Lane Street Pictures
      • Saving Lincoln
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    • Budget
      • $700,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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