Movie

The Perfect Tribute

Released: April 21, 1991 (1991)

Runtime: 100 minutes

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

José Ferrer as Edward Everett
Age at release: 79
Jason Robards as President Abraham Lincoln
Age at release: 68
Katherine Helmond as Farm Woman
Age at release: 61
Ed Flanders as Warren
Age at release: 56
Dakin Matthews as Dr. Thomas
Age at release: 50
Daniel Davis as Gov. Curtin
Age at release: 45
Richard Jenkins as Blair
Age at release: 43
Laurie Kennedy as Mrs. Blair
Age at release: 43
Campbell Scott as Carter Blair
Age at release: 29
Lukas Haas as Benjamin Blair
Age at release: 15

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Ed Grady as Doctor Stone
Age at release: 67
James Sutorius as Shelby
Age at release: 46
Scott Paulin as Wills
Age at release: 41
Rebecca Wackler as Miss Everett
Age at release: 41
Bruce McGill as Lamon
Age at release: 40
Robert C. Treveiler as Hay
Age at release: 30
Jeanne Tripplehorn as Julia
Age at release: 27
Jeff Rose as Union Soldier (uncredited)
Age at release: 25
James Donadio as Alexander
Age at release: Unknown
Haynes Brooke as Jonas
Age at release: Unknown
Amy Bryson as Victoria
Age at release: Unknown
Susie Hall as Indiana Mother
Age at release: Unknown
Andrew Winton as Tad Lincoln
Age at release: Unknown
Eric Petz as Dying Boy
Age at release: Unknown
Fred Dollar as Confederate Sergeant
Age at release: Unknown
James Michael McDougal as Southern Engineer
Age at release: Unknown
Michael H. Moss as Yank
Age at release: Unknown
Billy Ray Reynolds as Company Captain
Age at release: Unknown
Jim Peck as Seward
Age at release: Unknown
Missy Wolff as Nurse (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown