The Civil War
Sep 23, 1990 · 1h 16m
Overview
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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Cast of The Civil War
David McCulloughNarrator (voice)
Sam WaterstonAbraham Lincoln (voice)
Julie HarrisMary Chestnut (voice)
Jason RobardsUlysses S. Grant (voice)
Morgan FreemanFrederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)
Paul RoeblingJoshua Chamberlain (voice)
Garrison KeillorWalt Whitman (voice)
George BlackRobert E. Lee (voice)
Arthur MillerWilliam Tecumseh Sherman (voice)
Christopher MurneyElisha Hunt Rhodes (voice)- Charles McDowellSamuel R. Watkins (voice)
Horton FooteJefferson Davis (voice)
George PlimptonGeorge Templeton Strong (voice)
Philip BoscoHorace Greeley (voice)- Terry CourierGeorge B. McClellan (voice)
- Jody PowellStonewall Jackson / Various (voice)
Studs TerkelBenjamin Butler / Various
Hoyt AxtonVarious (voice)
John HartfordVarious (voice)
Colleen DewhurstVarious (voice)- Shelby FooteVarious (voice)
- Ronnie GilbertVarious (voice)
Jeremy IronsVarious (voice)
Gene JonesVarious (voice)
Derek JacobiWilliam Russell / Various (voice)
Kurt VonnegutVarious (voice)
Laurence FishburneSgt. Louis Douglas / Samuel Jess / Various (voice)
Pamela ReedVarious (voice)
M. Emmet WalshVarious (voice)- Barbara FieldsVarious (voice)
Crew of The Civil War
About The Civil War
What is The Civil War about?
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
When did The Civil War first air?
The Civil War premiered on September 23, 1990.
Where can I watch The Civil War?
The Civil War is streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability data from JustWatch.
How many seasons does The Civil War have?
The Civil War has 1 season with 9 episodes. The series has ended.
Who is in the cast of The Civil War?
The cast of The Civil War includes David McCullough (Narrator (voice)), Sam Waterston (Abraham Lincoln (voice)), Julie Harris (Mary Chestnut (voice)), Jason Robards (Ulysses S. Grant (voice)) and Morgan Freeman (Frederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)).
Is The Civil War on Netflix?
No, The Civil War is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Hoopla, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel instead.