Manhunt Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 54 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Manhunt

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 54 min | Drama, History, Thriller

President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.

Showrunner

Monica Beletsky

Director

Carl Franklin

Writers

Monica Beletsky (written for televison by) (created by) | James L. Swanson (based upon the book 'Manhunt: The Twelve Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by) | Mat Johnson (executive story editor) | Tim Brittain (staff writer)

Producers

Monica Beletsky | Denise Pinckley (produced by)

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 14, 2024

Release date

Mar 15, 2024 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
51 cast members

Name	Known for
Tobias Menzies Edwin Stanton Edwin Stanton See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
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Damian O'Hare Thomas Eckert Thomas Eckert See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
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