The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
Synopsis
The story of the doctor who faced charges of conspiracy after he assisted John Wilkes Booth by setting his broken leg after he had assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
Top Cast
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Dennis Weaver
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
Susan Sullivan
Frances Mudd
Richard Dysart
Edwin Stanton
Michael McGuire
Capt. Murdock
Nigel Davenport
Colonel George Grenfell
Arthur Hill
General Thomas Ewing
Larry Larson
Riggins Thorpe
Mary Nell Santacroce
Ellen Stanton
Clarence Thomas
Nathaniel
Teddy Milford
Andrew Mudd at Age 6
Angela Tully
Sissy Mudd at Age 4
Ryan Grady
Thomas Mudd at Age 3
Bill Gribble
Tyler / John Wilkes Booth
Luke Halpin
Tyson / David Herrold
Terry Beaver
Union Sergeant
Sean Ahern
1st Union Soldier
Roy Tatum
Lt. Lovett
Don Kovacs
Officer Lloyd
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- BSR Productions, Martin Starger Productions, Marble Arch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk
Gerald Fried
Héctor R. Figueroa
Ken Zemke
Douglas Schwartz, Paul B. Radin, Martin Starger, Michael Berk
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
Douglas Schwartz
Writer
Michael Berk
Writer
Douglas Schwartz
Producer
Héctor R. Figueroa
Director of Photography
Ken Zemke
Editor
Jack De Shields
Production Design
Michael Berk
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd about?
The story of the doctor who faced charges of conspiracy after he assisted John Wilkes Booth by setting his broken leg after he had assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
Who directed The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?
The principal cast of The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd includes Dennis Weaver, Susan Sullivan, Richard Dysart, Michael McGuire, Nigel Davenport.
When was The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd released and how long is it?
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd was composed by Gerald Fried.