Season 1
1988 | 2 Episodes
Lincoln
Drama, War, History
- NBC
United States
English- 1 Season (2 Episodes)
- 1988 - 1988
- Ended
After arriving in Washington in 1861 after his election, Abraham Lincoln struggles with personal and political problems during his Presidency.
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Storyline
After arriving in Washington in 1861 after his election, Abraham Lincoln struggles with personal and political problems during his Presidency. Beneath his folksy charm and unassuming manner, he shows himself to be a shrewd politician who is able to overcome his wife's neurotic behavior and the death of his son.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 1988
Also Known As: Gore Vidal's Lincoln, LincolnRaíces de gloria | See more »
Plot Keywords
usa president
miniseries
usa history
historical drama
19th century
abraham lincoln
history
war
19th-century
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civil-war
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war-criminal
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reference-to-jefferson-davis
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assassination
year-1865
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father-son-relationship
bordello
nepotism
slavery
african-american
reference-to-monroe-doctrine
reference-to-gettysburg-address
brass-knuckles
reference-to-napoleon
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reference-to-james-monroe
tv-mini-series
reference-to-p.t.-barnum
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president
politics
marriage
love
inauguration
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based-on-novel
Company Credits
Production Co: Chris/Rose Productions, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
Seasons & Episodes
Awards
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Primetime Emmy 1988
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special
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Winner
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Miniseries
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
ASC Award 1989
Nominee
ASC Award
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Mini-Series
