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LBJ

In America's darkest hour came an unlikely hero.

The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.

20171h 38mRDrama, History

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About LBJ

Directors
Rob Reiner
Cast
Woody Harrelson, Michael Stahl-David, Richard Jenkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey Donovan, Bill Pullman
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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