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The Better Angels
Genres
DramaHistory
Overview
At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$70918
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
2014-01-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
42
Vote Average
6.143
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Diane Kruger
Sarah Lincoln
Jason Clarke
Tom Lincoln
Brit Marling
Nancy Lincoln
Wes Bentley
Mr. Crawford
Braydon Denney
Abraham Lincoln
Cameron Mitchell Williams
Dennis
McKenzie Blankenship
Sally
Ryan McFall
Johnny
Madison Stiltner
Matilda
Bruce Bayard
Oncle Samuel
Veanne Cox
Tante Elizabeth
Robert Vincent Smith
Révérend Elkins
Adam Tetters
Ben
Ida Joy
Jeune élève
Riley Brutvan
William
Alana Collopy
Lucia
Byron Bradley
Josiah
Joe Webber
Charles
Gary Sundown
Johnny Kongapod
Joseph McKenna
Étranger
Jamie Harrold
Vagabond
Lola Cook
Frail child
Reagan Leonard
Ami de Sarah
Wayne Pyle
Parishioner
Tim Duquette
The Messenger
Hamilton Clancy
Field Hand
Joseph K. Bevilacqua
L'avocat
Phillip X. Levine
Bounty Hunter
Ralph Cashen
Bounty Hunter
Heidi Philipsen
Welcoming Neighbor
Casey Roberts
Enfant du voisin
Christopher Tighe
Voisin de Lincoln
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