Lincoln
2Wins12NomsDirected by Steven Spielberg
Synopsis
The revealing story of the 16th US 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.
Awards
85th Academy Awards· 2013
- Actor in a Leading RoleDaniel Day-LewisWon
- Production DesignJim Erickson, Production Design, Rick CarterWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleTommy Lee Jones
- Actress in a Supporting RoleSally Field
- Best PictureKathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg
- CinematographyJanusz Kamiński
- Costume DesignJoanna Johnston
- DirectingSteven Spielberg
- Film EditingMichael Kahn
- Music (Original Score)John Williams
- SoundAndy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom, Ron Judkins
- Writing (Adapted)Tony Kushner
Details
- Released
- 9 November 2012
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Tony Kushner
- Budget
- $65,000,000
- Box office
- $275,300,000
- Countries
- United States of America, India
- Languages
- English
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Participant, Amblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Dune Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
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Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis Won 
Sally FieldNominated
David Strathairn
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
James Spader
Hal Holbrook
Tommy Lee JonesNominated
John Hawkes
Jackie Earle Haley
Bruce McGill