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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth
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The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth

2007-12-27 · 90 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary

Recalls the two week manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theater in April 1865.

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Directors
Tom Jennings
Production companies
Tom Jennings Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Jean-Pierre ParentJean-Pierre ParentJohn Wilkes Booth
Shaun C. GrenanDavid Herold
Janet Vincent LeeMary Surratt
Ed MantellBounty Hunter
John NeelyStanton

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