In the King of Prussia
“And they shall beat their swords into ploughshares.”
Synopsis
Dramatization of the trial of Christian anti-war activists, known collectively as the "Plowshares Eight". In September 1980, they broke into a General Electric weapons plant in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and in an act of protest against nuclear proliferation, poured vials of their own blood onto secret missile plans, burned other files, and damaged nosecones intended for nuclear missiles. The direct-to-video production is intercut with clips from actual news coverage of the trial. The "Plowshares Eight" portray themselves in the production, and after taping was complete, reported to court for their imprisonment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emile de Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Emile de Antonio
- Original Title
- In the King of Prussia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Turin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emile de Antonio
Emile de Antonio
Judy Irola
Department Leadership Roster
Emile de Antonio
Director
Judy Irola
Director of Photography
Emile de Antonio
Writer
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What is In the King of Prussia about?
Dramatization of the trial of Christian anti-war activists, known collectively as the "Plowshares Eight". In September 1980, they broke into a General Electric weapons plant in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and in an act of protest against nuclear proliferation, poured vials of their own blood onto secret missile plans, burned other files, and damaged nosecones intended for nuclear missiles. The direct-to-video production is intercut with clips from actual news coverage of the trial. The "Plowshares Eight" portray themselves in the production, and after taping was complete, reported to court for their imprisonment.
Who directed In the King of Prussia?
In the King of Prussia was directed by Emile de Antonio.
Who stars in In the King of Prussia?
The principal cast of In the King of Prussia includes Martin Sheen, Daniel Berrigan, Philip Berrigan, Susan Lynch.
When was In the King of Prussia released and how long is it?
In the King of Prussia was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.