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The Chicago Conspiracy Trial
The Chicago Conspiracy Trial
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  2. The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

1970
2h 30m
TV Movie
Documentary
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1970

Runtime

2h 30m

Storyline

A BBC-produced docudrama reconstructing the trial of the Chicago Eight, using courtroom transcripts as its primary source. Directed by Christopher Burstall, the film dramatizes the prosecution of anti–Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy and incitement, presenting the proceedings as a precise trial reenactment grounded in documented testimony rather than fictionalized narrative.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 30m
Oct 4, 1970
Languages
English
Director
Christopher Burstall
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Morris Carnovsky

Morris Carnovsky

Cliff Gorman

Cliff Gorman

Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Barton Heyman

Barton Heyman

Shane Rimmer

Shane Rimmer

Douglas Lambert

Douglas Lambert

Peter Jobin

James Patterson

James Patterson

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