Manhunt A Man of Destiny (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 41 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Manhunt

A Man of Destiny (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 41 min | Drama, History, Thriller

President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.

Showrunner

Monica Beletsky

Director

Eva Sørhaug

Writers

James L. Swanson (based upon the book 'Manhunt: The Twelve Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by) | Monica Beletsky (created by) (written for television by) | Matthew Ross Fennell (written for television by) | Tim Brittain (staff writer)

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Editor

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 5, 2024

Release date

Apr 5, 2024 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
29 cast members

Name	Known for
Tobias Menzies Edwin Stanton Edwin Stanton See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
Anthony Boyle John Wilkes Booth John Wilkes Booth See fewer	Tolkien (2019)
Lovie Simone Mary Simms Mary Simms See fewer	The Craft: Legacy (2020)
Will Harrison David Herold David Herold See fewer	Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Brandon Flynn Eddie Stanton Jr. Eddie Stanton Jr. See fewer	Hellraiser (2022)
Damian O'Hare Thomas Eckert Thomas Eckert See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
Glenn Morshower Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson See fewer	The Resident (2018)
Patton Oswalt Detective Lafayette Baker (credit only) Detective Lafayette Baker (credit only) See fewer	Young Adult (2011)
Matt Walsh Dr. Samuel Mudd Dr. Samuel Mudd See fewer	Into the Storm (2014)
Hamish Linklater Abraham Lincoln (credit only) Abraham Lincoln (credit only) See fewer	The Big Short (2015)
Kevin Patrick Murphy Lieutenant Luther Baker Lieutenant Luther Baker See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
William Mark McCullough Boston Corbett Boston Corbett See fewer	On the Run (III) (2024)
Antonio J Bell Milo Simms Milo Simms See fewer	Allegiant (2016)
Judd Lormand Col. Conger Col. Conger See fewer	SEAL Team (2017)
Don A. King Southern Congressman #1 Southern Congressman #1 See fewer	Tell Me Your Secrets (I) (2021)
Shane Partlow Boston Preacher Boston Preacher See fewer	Green Book (2018)
William J. Simmons Jesse Jesse See fewer	Instant Family (2018)
Andrew Tull Charles Lucas Charles Lucas See fewer	Miles from Nowhere (2022)
Dexter Tillis William Lucas William Lucas See fewer	Selma (2014)
Alex Collins General Sherman General Sherman See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
Victor Love Georgia Preacher #1 Georgia Preacher #1 See fewer	Native Son (1986)
Tony J. Scott Georgia Preacher #2 Georgia Preacher #2 See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
Kevin Mikal Curry James Thornton James Thornton See fewer	Manhunt (2024)
Justin Kucsulain Willie Jett Willie Jett See fewer	Homeland (2011)
Helene Henry Julia Garrett Julia Garrett See fewer	Haunted Mansion (2023)
Steven Allen Southern Congressman #2 Southern Congressman #2 See fewer	American Crime Story (2016)
Eric Jepson Union Soldier Union Soldier See fewer	Loki (2021)
Robert J Houk Union Calvary Officer (uncredited) Union Calvary Officer (uncredited) See fewer	The Last Evangelist (2024)
Steven Pabst Messenger (uncredited) Messenger (uncredited) See fewer	Manhunt (2024)