Movie

Tennessee Johnson

“From poverty to a president. A great American story!”

★ 6.4(9)19421h 43m

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Good to know

Director: William Dieterle
Release date: 1942-12-01
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Budget: $1,042,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Tennessee Johnson — trailer

About Tennessee Johnson

Tennessee Johnson is a 1942 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by William Dieterle, starring Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore and Ruth Hussey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tennessee Johnson in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Van Heflin

Andrew Johnson

Lionel Barrymore

Thaddeus Stevens

Ruth Hussey

Eliza McCardle Johnson

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Maude Fisher

Regis Toomey

Blackstone McDaniel

J. Edward Bromberg

Coke

Grant Withers

Mordecai Milligan

Alec Craig

Sam Andrews

Charles Dingle

Senator Jim Waters

Carl Benton Reid

Congressman Hargrove

Russell Hicks

Lincoln's Emissary

Noah Beery

Sheriff Cass (as Noah Beery Sr.)

Themes & keywords

washington dc, usapresidenttennessee

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tennessee Johnson in Mexico?+

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How long is Tennessee Johnson?+

Tennessee Johnson has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Tennessee Johnson?+

Tennessee Johnson stars Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main and Regis Toomey.

When did Tennessee Johnson come out?+

Tennessee Johnson is a 1942 movie directed by William Dieterle.

What genre is Tennessee Johnson?+

Tennessee Johnson is History and Drama film.

Who directed Tennessee Johnson?+

Tennessee Johnson was directed by William Dieterle.