Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter (1978)

Name: Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: 46 min
Cast: Allen Williams, Brock Peters, Andrew Prine, Charlie LeSueur, William Kezele

★ 6.5 · 2 votesIMDb★ 3.6 · 29 votes46 minDrama, History1978

In this alleged retelling of Lincoln's early life, the President-to-be is rescued by Henry, a Black man and freed slave who has lost his papers. Locals with a grudge against Lincoln and a hatred of African-Americans frame Henry for stealing, and it's up to Lincoln to defend the man and find the vital clue that will set him free.

Director: Jack Hively
Writers: Malvin Wald, Jack Jacobs, Tom Chapman
Country: United States
Language: English
Release date: January 1, 1978

Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter was released on January 1, 1978.

Last updated: November 12, 2026

Abe Lincoln: Freedom Fighter cast

Allen WilliamsAbraham Lincoln
Brock PetersHenry
Andrew PrineLuke
Charlie LeSueurPete
William KezeleBoy
Walker EdmistonMark Twain (uncredited)
Charles Bloom
Beverly Rowland

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