Movie Description
The Chicago Conspiracy Trial
(1970)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Christopher Burstall
- Producer : Christopher Burstall
- Writer : Christopher Burstall,Stuart Hood
- Editor : Jonathan Crane
- Cast : Morris Carnovsky,Cliff Gorman,Al Freeman Jr.,Robert Loggia,Ronny Cox,Barton Heyman,Shane Rimmer,Douglas Lambert,Peter Jobin,James Patterson
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Chicago Conspiracy Trial
Status Released
Release Information
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1970-10-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 30m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- TV Movie
- Documentary
- Drama
