The Lincoln Conspiracy (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, The Lincoln Conspiracy is a fantasy and drama film directed by James L. Conway, running about 90 minutes. “Secrets Kept Hidden for 100 Years Are Now Revealed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Speculative hokum about John Wilkes Booth, murderer of Abraham Lincoln, escaped to Canada instead of being tracked down and killed soon after the assassination.
Who’s in it. The Lincoln Conspiracy stars Bradford Dillman as John Wilkes Booth, John Dehner as Col. Lafayette C. Baker, Whit Bissell as Sen. John Conness and John Anderson as Abraham Lincoln, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lincoln Conspiracy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lincoln Conspiracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lincoln Conspiracy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lincoln Conspiracy (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lincoln Conspiracy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lincoln Conspiracy worth watching?
- The Lincoln Conspiracy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lincoln Conspiracy?
- The Lincoln Conspiracy stars Bradford Dillman, John Dehner, Whit Bissell, John Anderson and Robert Middleton.
- When was The Lincoln Conspiracy released?
- The Lincoln Conspiracy was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.