Death by Lightning 2025

Synopsis

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

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Cast

• Michael Shannon James Garfield
• Matthew Macfadyen Charles Guiteau
• Nick Offerman Chester A. Arthur
• Shea Whigham Roscoe Conkling
• Bradley Whitford James Blaine
• Betty Gilpin Crete Garfield
• Alfie Tempest Irvin Garfield
• Anders Grundberg Abram Garfield
• Dylan Hughes Jim Garfield Jr.
• Jack Alldridge Harry Garfield

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