Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Synopsis
A made-for-cable-TV docudrama about the trial of the men accused of conspiring to cause protesters to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Combines in an innovative manner dramatic recreations (largely faithful to the actual trial transcripts) with documentary footage and interviews with the actual defendants.
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Peter Boyle
David Dellinger
Elliott Gould
Leonard Weinglass
Robert Carradine
Rennie Davis
Michael Lembeck
Abbie Hoffman
Robert Loggia
William M. Kunstler
Martin Sheen
James Marion Hunt
Brian Benben
Tom Hayden
Ron Rifkin
Allen Ginsberg
Carl Lumbly
Bobby Seale
Barry Miller
Jerry Rubin
David Opatoshu
Judge Julius Hoffman
Harris Yulin
Thomas Foran
Robert Fieldsteel
Lee Weiner
Billy Zane
Cop
David Clennon
Richard Schultz
Val Avery
Superintendent of Police
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Kagan
- Original Title
- Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Inter Planetary Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Jeremy Kagan
Frederick Elmes
Michael Jablow
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Writer
Michael Jablow
Editor
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
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What is Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 about?
A made-for-cable-TV docudrama about the trial of the men accused of conspiring to cause protesters to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Combines in an innovative manner dramatic recreations (largely faithful to the actual trial transcripts) with documentary footage and interviews with the actual defendants.
Who directed Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?
The principal cast of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 includes Peter Boyle, Elliott Gould, Robert Carradine, Michael Lembeck, Robert Loggia.
When was Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 released and how long is it?
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.