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Young Mr. Lincoln
Directed by John Ford
1939•1h 40m•NR•★ 7.2
Biography / Drama / History
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A folksy, introspective young frontier country lawyer named Abraham Lincoln hangs his shingle in Springfield, Illinois, defending two brothers accused of murder in a Fourth of July brawl while demonstrating moral courage, humility, and the emerging weight of national destiny. John Ford's poetic Americana masterpiece featuring Henry Fonda's iconic performance.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJohn Ford
WriterLamar Trotti
CinematographyBert Glennon
MusicAlfred Newman
Principal Cast
Henry FondaAbraham Lincoln
Alice BradyAbigail Clay
Marjorie WeaverMary Todd
Arleen WhelanSarah Clay
Eddie CollinsEfe Turner
Pauline MooreAnn Rutledge
Richard CromwellMatt Clay
Donald MeekProsecutor John Felder
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 40m (100 mins)
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DirectorJohn Ford
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
Studio20th Century Fox • Cosmopolitan Productions
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