Product Details

• Actors: John Wilkes Booth
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: May 20, 2008
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ZDQI9O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,235 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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HUNT FOR JOHN WILKES BOOTH - DVD Movie

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Intriguing and Compelling Documentary about America's First Presidential Assassin, December 23, 2007

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This review is from: The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (History Channel) (DVD)

I just watched the premiere tonight and really enjoyed it. The two-hour documentary was based on the highly acclaimed Michael Kauffman book, American Brutus: John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Conspiracies. I found it both educational and entertaining, narrating the events of President Lincoln's assassination and the thrilling 12-day manhunt for Booth and co-conspirator, David E. Herold. The overall presentation was excellent. The reenactments were well-done. There was great music and wonderful images. Indeed, it was a captivating and suspenseful account of this immortal character in American history. Highly recommended!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of Booth's escape, August 6, 2010

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M. Patten "Maybelle" (Owings, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (History Channel) (DVD)

This program, based on Michael Kauffman's award-winning book, American Brutus, gives an excellent overview of the events that took place after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Kauffman's thorough research for over 40 years is evident in his book, and it is an education to hear him telling the story on this video. I had the pleasure of going with him on one of his John Wilkes Booth escape route tours. His knowledge and attention to detail are unsurpassed. I enjoyed it very much and I recommend this video DVD to anyone who wants to know more about this terrible period in our country's history.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars well done documentary with realistic re-enactments, December 29, 2008

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margot "margot" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (History Channel) (DVD)

i really enjoy this production. i have watched it several times. it hits all of the salient points of interest with regards to the events leading up to the lincoln assassination. it takes us on the escape route, capture (arrests and death of assassins) and covers the trial well enough to have a clear understanding of everything that occurred. it is, however, very forgiving of dr mudd, and pretends that he didnt know that he was aiding and abetting, as well as nursing john wilkes booth, which i find very hard to accept.