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Killing Lincoln

Killing Lincoln

Description: Tom Hanks narrates a thrilling drama from Ridley and Tony Scott that chronicles the final days of Abraham Lincoln while unravelling his assassin John Wilkes Booth's treasonous plot.
Genre: Drama, Docudrama
Year Released: 2013
Awards: American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture/Mini-Series/Pilot Television
Initial Release: February 17, 2013
Director: Adrian Moat
Producers: Ridley Scott, David Zucker, Tony Scott, Mary Lisio, Mark Herzog, Christopher G. Cowen, Teri Weinberg
Story By: Martin Dugard, Bill O'Reilly
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