6.4Tennessee Johnson · 1942
Tennessee Johnson (1942) is a History / Drama film directed by William Dieterle, starring Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey.
HistoryDrama
6.4Overview
The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson becomes the President and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.
Cast
Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main, Regis Toomey, J. Edward Bromberg, Grant Withers, Alec Craig
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What is "Tennessee Johnson" about?
The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson becomes the President and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.
When was "Tennessee Johnson" released?
Tennessee Johnson was released in 1942.
Who stars in "Tennessee Johnson"?
The cast includes Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main.
