Overview

Cliff Robertson narrates this dramatization focuses on the little-known life-and-death struggle of power between President Lincoln and his general in command of the Army of the Potomac, George McClellan, and the events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation.

Cast

Cliff Robertson, John Anderson, Robert Prosky, Richard Sanders, Doug Roberts, Max Wright, Bryan Clark, Norman Fitz

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What is "Lincoln: Trial by Fire" about?

Cliff Robertson narrates this dramatization focuses on the little-known life-and-death struggle of power between President Lincoln and his general in command of the Army of the Potomac, George McClellan, and the events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation.

When was "Lincoln: Trial by Fire" released?

Lincoln: Trial by Fire was released in 1974.

Who stars in "Lincoln: Trial by Fire"?

The cast includes Cliff Robertson, John Anderson, Robert Prosky, Richard Sanders.