The Better Angels

The Better Angels

95 mins | Drama, History | Jan. 18, 2014

At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.

The Better Angels

95 mins | Drama, History | Jan. 18, 2014

The Better Angels
At an isolated log cabin in the harsh wilderness of Indiana circa 1817, the rhythms of love, tragedy, and the daily hardships of life on the developing frontier shaped one of our nation’s greatest heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe is a thoughtful and quiet boy who spends his days at the side of his beloved mother while learning to work the land from his stern father. When illness takes his mother, Abe's new guardian angel comes in the form of his new stepmother, who sees the potential in the boy and pushes for his further education.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Brothers K Productions
Original title The Better Angels
Directors A.J. Edwards
Writers A.J. Edwards

Cast

Diane Kruger

as Sarah Lincoln

Jason Clarke

as Tom Lincoln

Brit Marling

as Nancy Lincoln

Wes Bentley

as Mr. Crawford

Braydon Denney

as Abraham Lincoln

Ryan McFall

as Johnny

Madison Stiltner

as Matilda

Bruce Bayard

as Oncle Samuel

Veanne Cox

as Tante Elizabeth

Robert Vincent Smith

as Révérend Elkins

Adam Tetters

as Ben

Ida Joy

as Jeune élève

Riley Brutvan

as William

Alana Collopy

as Lucia

Byron Bradley

as Josiah

Joe Webber

as Charles

Gary Sundown

as Johnny Kongapod

Joseph McKenna

as Étranger

Jamie Harrold

as Vagabond

Lola Cook

as Frail child

Reagan Leonard

as Ami de Sarah

Wayne Pyle

as Parishioner

Tim Duquette

as The Messenger

Hamilton Clancy

as Field Hand

Joseph K. Bevilacqua

as L'avocat

Phillip X. Levine

as Bounty Hunter

Ralph Cashen

as Bounty Hunter

Heidi Philipsen

as Welcoming Neighbor

Casey Roberts

as Enfant du voisin

Christopher Tighe

as Voisin de Lincoln