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The Rivalry (1975)

Movie ★ 9.0 90 min

Drama History

A television adaptation of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Abraham Lincoln did verbal battle with Stephen Douglas, his opponent for a U.S. Senate seat, over the issue of slavery.

Fielder Cook Director Donald Cormorant Writer Norman Corwin Writer Ernest Kinoy Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 12, 1975
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0073628
Language

Cast

Arthur Hill Arthur Hill Abraham Lincoln Charles Durning Charles Durning Stephen Douglas Hope Lange Hope Lange Adele Cutts Douglas Stephen Manley Stephen Manley Tad Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rivalry about?
A television adaptation of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Abraham Lincoln did verbal battle with Stephen Douglas, his opponent for a U.S. Senate seat, over the issue of slavery.
Who directed The Rivalry?
The Rivalry was directed by Fielder Cook.
Who stars in The Rivalry?
The Rivalry stars Arthur Hill, Charles Durning, Hope Lange, Stephen Manley.
When was The Rivalry released?
The Rivalry is a 1975 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Rivalry?
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