Death by Lightning

The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

Cast & Crew

Michael ShannonJames Garfield

Matthew MacfadyenCharles Guiteau

Nick OffermanChester A. Arthur

Shea WhighamRoscoe Conkling

Bradley WhitfordJames Blaine

Betty GilpinCrete Garfield

Alfie TempestIrvin Garfield

Anders GrundbergAbram Garfield

Dylan HughesJim Garfield Jr.

Jack AlldridgeHarry Garfield

Andrew HeflerTom Platt

David NyklLevi Morton

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Episodes (4)

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