The Chicago 8
“A true story based on the most infamous court case in America's history”
Synopsis
Based on actual court transcripts of 8 anti-war protesters on trial for conspiring to cause riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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The Chicago 8 - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-28
Top Cast
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Gary Cole
Bill Kunstler
Mayim Bialik
Nancy Kurshan
Steven Culp
Thomas Foran
Aaron Abrams
Lee Weiner
Philip Baker Hall
Judge Julius Hoffman
David Julian Hirsh
Tom Hayden
Orlando Jones
Bobby Seale
Scott Lowell
Richard Schultz
Danny Masterson
Jerry Rubin
Peter MacKenzie
David Dellinger
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Abbie Hoffman
Jamie Elman
John Froines
Lauren Glazier
Anita Hoffman
Bret Harrison
Rennie Davis
Darren Criss
Yippee Man
Kirsten Vangsness
Sketch Artist
Shaun O'Hagan
Accusatory Spectator
Mary-Margaret Lewis
Judge's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pinchas Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Pinchas Perry
- Original Title
- The Chicago 8
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pinchas Perry
Pinchas Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Pinchas Perry
Director
Pinchas Perry
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chicago 8
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What is The Chicago 8 about?
Based on actual court transcripts of 8 anti-war protesters on trial for conspiring to cause riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Who directed The Chicago 8?
The Chicago 8 was directed by Pinchas Perry.
Who stars in The Chicago 8?
The principal cast of The Chicago 8 includes Gary Cole, Mayim Bialik, Steven Culp, Aaron Abrams, Philip Baker Hall.
When was The Chicago 8 released and how long is it?
The Chicago 8 was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chicago 8?
The Chicago 8 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).