Death by Lightning

2025Rated7.21 SeasonDrama, Crime

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

Starring: Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman

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Cast

  • 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

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