Movie
Tennessee Johnson
“From poverty to a president. A great American story!”
6.1/10
1942
1h 43m
en
History
Drama
Overview
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.
Director
William Dieterle
Writers
John L. Balderston, Wells Root
Movie Information
Release Date
December 1, 1942
Runtime
1h 43m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
8
Production
Hellfire Pictures
