The unbelievably true story stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.
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Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen lead the cast.
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The stars and showrunner break down the historical limited series.
Matthew Macfadyen costars as Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated President James Garfield.
The stars talk James Garfield, Charles Guiteau, and making American history.
From the White House to convention halls, detail shapes this historical drama.
The limited series premieres Nov. 6.
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The Man from OhioAt the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
Party FaithfulIn the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
Casus BelliTreachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Destiny of the RepublicConkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Recaps
- From the White House to convention halls, detail shapes this historical drama.
- The stars and showrunner break down the historical limited series.
- The unbelievably true story stars Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.
- Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen lead the cast.
- The stars talk James Garfield, Charles Guiteau, and making American history.
- Matthew Macfadyen costars as Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated President James Garfield.
- The limited series premieres Nov. 6.
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