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  • The Rivalry (1975)
  • TV Movie | 90 min | Drama, History
The Rivalry (1975)
TV Movie | 90 min | Drama, History
A television adaptation of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, in which Abraham Lincoln did verbal battle with Stephen Douglas, his opponent for a U.S. Senate seat, over the issue of slavery.
Director
Fielder Cook
Writers
Donald Cormorant (adaptation) | Norman Corwin (play) | Ernest Kinoy (adaptation)
Producer
Walt deFaria
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Updated Dec 12, 1975
Release date
Dec 12, 1975 (United States)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Durning
Sen. Stephen Douglas Sen. Stephen Douglas   See fewer
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Hope Lange
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Stephen Manley
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