The Perfect Tribute

1h 40min

Drama

TV Movie

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.

Cast

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

President Abraham Lincoln
Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas

Benjamin Blair
Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Carter Blair
José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Edward Everett
Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis

Gov. Curtin
Laurie Kennedy

Laurie Kennedy

Mrs. Blair
Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Dr. Thomas
James Donadio

James Donadio

Alexander
Amy Bryson

Amy Bryson

Victoria
Ed Grady

Ed Grady

Doctor Stone
Susie Hall

Susie Hall

Indiana Mother
Andrew Winton

Andrew Winton

Tad Lincoln
Eric Petz

Eric Petz

Dying Boy
Fred Dollar

Fred Dollar

Confederate Sergeant
James Michael McDougal

James Michael McDougal

Southern Engineer
Billy Ray Reynolds

Billy Ray Reynolds

Company Captain
Jim Peck

Jim Peck

Seward
Rebecca Wackler

Rebecca Wackler

Miss Everett
Jeff Rose

Jeff Rose

Union Soldier (uncredited)
Missy Wolff

Missy Wolff

Nurse (uncredited)

Release date

21st Apr 1991

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English