Tennessee Johnson
“From poverty to a president. A great American story!”
6.1/ 10IMDb6.58
19421h 43mNR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Writers
- John L. Balderston, Wells Root
- Producers
- Irving Asher, J. Walter Ruben
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hellfire Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Tennessee Johnson rated?
Tennessee Johnson has an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 votes.
Who directed Tennessee Johnson?
Tennessee Johnson was directed by William Dieterle.
When was Tennessee Johnson released?
Tennessee Johnson was released in 1942.
