The film is set in the midst of the American Civil War during Abraham Lincoln's rather turbulent second term in office. It focuses on his dynamic, moralistic crusade during early 1865 to obtain passage for the 13th Amendment, putting an end to slavery for good. The concern that the expected imminent end of the Civil War may trigger the re-enslavement of slaves that had already been freed produces a sense of urgency. Lincoln feels it is imperative to get the amendment passed by the end of January to avoid any risk of this happening. He therefore embarks on his determined... course of political action to try to end the war, abolish slavery and unite the country.
Daniel Day Lewis as Lincoln himself provides a strong central performance for which he received several Best Actor award nominations; winning a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a BAFTA. This fascinating tale was directed, somewhat uncharacteristically reservedly, by Steven Spielberg resulting in an extraordinarily powerful snapshot of the era which encompasses this great event in American history.
The cast list also includes Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, David Strathairn and Tommy Lee Jones.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis in "Lincoln," a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come. Nominated for 12 Oscars and Winner of BAFTA Best Actor- Daniel Day-Lewis. Actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, John Hawkes, Jackie Earle Haley, Bruce McGill, Tim Blake Nelson, Joseph Cross, Jared Harris, Lee Pace & Peter McRobbie Director Steven Spielberg Certificate 12 years and over Year 2012 Screen Widescreen 2.40:1 Languages English - DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Closed Captions Yes Duration 2 hours and 24 minutes (approx)
Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning political biopic stars Daniel Day-Lewis as America's 16th president Abraham Lincoln. The film focuses on the last few months of Lincoln's life, which not only saw the ending of slavery despite dogged opposition from many inside Lincoln's own cabinet, but also the Union victory in the American Civil War. The supporting cast includes Sally Field as Lincoln's wife Mary, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lincoln's son Robert and Tommy Lee Jones as Radical Republican Congressional leader Thaddeus Stevens. Daniel Day-Lewis won the Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for Best Actor for his performance.
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