The Better Angels (2014)
The Better Angels is a 2014 drama movie directed by A.J. Edwards, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Diane Kruger, Jason Clarke and Brit Marling.
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.
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What is The Better Angels about?
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.
When was The Better Angels released?
The Better Angels was released on 18 January 2014.
How long is The Better Angels?
The Better Angels runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Better Angels?
The Better Angels was directed by 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
- Cameron Mitchell Williams as Dennis
- McKenzie Blankenship as Sally
- Ryan McFall as Johnny
- Madison Stiltner as Matilda
- Bruce Bayard as Oncle Samuel
- Veanne Cox as Tante Elizabeth
- Robert Vincent Smith as Révérend Elkins
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