Based on The New York Times best-selling novel, “Killing Lincoln” is the suspenseful, eye-opening story of the events surrounding the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. While some aspects of the plot to slay Lincoln and cripple the newly forming union are widely known, much more of the history unfolds in this insightful thriller. As actor John Wilkes Booth becomes increasingly obsessed with removing Lincoln from office, a secret cabal forms, and ultimately empowers Booth to carry out an event that will change America forever. Narrated by Oscar(R) Winner Tom Hanks and produced by Tony Scott and Ridley Scott, this historical masterpiece stars Billy Campbell (TV’s “The Killing”) in a spectacular turn as President Lincoln.
Growing up in Canada, we really didn’t learn much about US history in school. When I watched this film, I was intrigued and I learned quite a few things about his last few days.
I find that the actors did a great job at portraying the characters and telling the story.
This is a very interesting film, I really enjoyed it. If you are interested in this sort of films, I highly recommend this one. You will learn and be entertained at the same time.
Killing Lincoln is out now on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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This looks like such an intense, riveting film! Can't wait to see it for Daniel Day Lewis' performance!
I haven't seen this movie yet but I have heard that it is good.
This looks like the sort of film my husband and I would enjoy