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Feature film — 1978

Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter (1978)

6.50h 46mHistory — Drama

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.

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Sunn Classic Pictures / Schick Sunn Classics

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Director: Jack Hively

On screen

Cast & crew

Allen Williams as Abraham Lincoln

Allen Williams

Abraham Lincoln

Brock Peters as Henry

Brock Peters

Henry

Andrew Prine as Luke

Andrew Prine

Luke

C

Charlie LeSueur

Pete

W

William Kezele

Boy

Walker Edmiston as Mark Twain (uncredited)

Walker Edmiston

Mark Twain (uncredited)

C

Charles Bloom

Beverly Rowland as

Beverly Rowland

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