Tennessee Johnson (1942)

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.

Directing:
  • William Dieterle

Writing:
  • Wells Root
  • John L. Balderston

Stars:
Release Date: 1942-12-01
themoviedb icon 6.2/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 103
  • Budget: $1,042,000

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