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.
Jason Robards
as President Abraham Lincoln
Lukas Haas
as Benjamin Blair
Campbell Scott
as Carter Blair
Katherine Helmond
as Farm Woman
Ed Flanders
as Warren
José Ferrer
as Edward Everett
Daniel Davis
as Gov. Curtin
Richard Jenkins
as Blair
Laurie Kennedy
as Mrs. Blair
Dakin Matthews
as Dr. Thomas
Bruce McGill
as Lamon
Scott Paulin
as Wills
