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1942103 minHistory, Drama

Tennessee Johnson

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Is Tennessee Johnson worth watching? With a rating of 6.1/10, this History, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Tennessee Johnson Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Van Heflin
Van HeflinAndrew Johnson
Lionel Barrymore
Lionel BarrymoreThaddeus Stevens
Ruth Hussey
Ruth HusseyEliza McCardle Johnson
Marjorie Main
Marjorie MainMrs. Maude Fisher
Regis Toomey
Regis ToomeyBlackstone McDaniel
J. Edward Bromberg
J. Edward BrombergCoke
Grant Withers
Grant WithersMordecai Milligan
Alec Craig
Alec CraigSam Andrews
Charles Dingle
Charles DingleSenator Jim Waters
Carl Benton Reid
Carl Benton ReidCongressman Hargrove

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Is Tennessee Johnson worth watching?

Tennessee Johnson has received mixed reviews with a 6.1/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of History, Drama movies.

Is Tennessee Johnson hit or flop?

Tennessee Johnson has received average ratings (6.1/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Tennessee Johnson?

Tennessee Johnson is a History, Drama movie that The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early ...

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