Death by Lightning The epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him. Details Casts Season Lists Title Death by Lightning Genres Drama Crime First Air Date Last Air Date Episode Runtime 00 Hours 00 Minutes Total Season(s) 1 Total Episode(s) on All Seasons 1 Runtime Production Companies Bighead Littlehead Michael Shannon... James Garfield... Matthew Macfadyen... Charles Guiteau... Nick Offerman... Chester A. Arthur... Betty Gilpin... Crete Garfield... Bradley Whitford... James Blaine... Shea Whigham... Roscoe Conkling... Season 1 1 Episode(s)