Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Van Heflin
Andrew Johnson
Lionel Barrymore
Thaddeus Stevens
Ruth Hussey
Eliza McCardle Johnson
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Maude Fisher
Regis Toomey
Blackstone McDaniel
J. Edward Bromberg
Coke
Grant Withers
Mordecai Milligan
Alec Craig
Sam Andrews
Charles Dingle
Senator Jim Waters
Carl Benton Reid
Congressman Hargrove
Russell Hicks
Lincoln's Emissary
Noah Beery
Sheriff Cass (as Noah Beery Sr.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Tennessee Johnson was released on December 1, 1942.
The runtime of Tennessee Johnson is 1h 43m.
Tennessee Johnson is a History, Drama movie.
Tennessee Johnson has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Tennessee Johnson is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Tennessee Johnson was directed by William Dieterle.
The main cast of Tennessee Johnson includes Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey.
Tennessee Johnson is originally in English.