The Rivalry
Brief Synopsis
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.
Cast & Crew
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Fielder Cook
Director
Arthur Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Durning
Stephen Douglas
Hope Lange
Adele Douglas
Duane C Bogie
Executive Producer
Mauro Bruno
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Hallmark Hall of Fame (12/12/75), Rivalry
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1975
Production Company
Foote/Cone & Belding Productions; NBC Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
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.
Director
Fielder Cook
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Hallmark Hall of Fame (12/12/75), Rivalry
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1975
Production Company
Foote/Cone & Belding Productions; NBC Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States December 12, 1975
Broadcast as a presentation of the "Hallmark Hall of Fame."
