
The Perfect Tribute
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.
Top Cast


Jason Robards
Jason Robards
President Abraham Lincoln
Jason Robards
President Abraham Lincoln


Lukas Haas
Lukas Haas
Benjamin Blair
Lukas Haas
Benjamin Blair


Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott
Carter Blair
Campbell Scott
Carter Blair


Katherine Helmond
Katherine Helmond
Farm Woman
Katherine Helmond
Farm Woman


Ed Flanders
Ed Flanders
Warren
Ed Flanders
Warren


José Ferrer
José Ferrer
Edward Everett
José Ferrer
Edward Everett


Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis
Gov. Curtin
Daniel Davis
Gov. Curtin


Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Blair
Richard Jenkins
Blair


Laurie Kennedy
Laurie Kennedy
Mrs. Blair
Laurie Kennedy
Mrs. Blair


Dakin Matthews
Dakin Matthews
Dr. Thomas
Dakin Matthews
Dr. Thomas
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