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The conspirator / [videorecording] / Roadside Attractions ; the American Film Company presents, in association with Wildwood Enterprises ; produced by Robert Redford ... [et al.] ; story by James Solomon, Gregory Bernstein ; written by James Solomon ; directed by Robert Redford. / DVD

Summary:

"In the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill the President and others. Against the ominous backdrop of post-Civil War Washington, war hero Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) reluctantly agrees to defend the lone woman charged, Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), before a military tribunal. As the nation turns against her, Surratt is forced to rely on Aiken to uncover the truth and save her life"--Container.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Collectors edition
  • Publisher: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010.
Special features: Disc 1: Audio commentary with director Robert Redford. Disc 2: "The conspirator : the plot to kill Lincoln" (67 minute documentary) ; The making of "The conspirator" ; TV spots ; Photo gallery ; "Witness history" featurettes.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Newton Thomas Sigel ; editor, Craig McKay ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; music, Mark Isham.
Participant or Performer Note:
James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline, Evan Rachel Wood, Danny Huston, Justin Long, Colm Meaney, Alexis Bledel, James Badge Dale.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violent content.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language Note:
English dialogue, optional English or Spanish subtitles ; closed captioned.
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 > Assassination > Drama.
Surratt, Mary E. (Mary Eugenia), 1820-1865 > Drama.
Military courts > Drama.
Political crimes and offenses > Washington (D.C.) > History > 19th century > Drama.
Trials (Assassination) > Washington (D.C.) > Drama.
Procesos por delitos políticos > Teatro.
Procesos por delitos políticos > Teatro.
Tribunales militares > Teatro.
Tribunales militares > Teatro.
Genre: Feature films.
Feature films.
Feature films
Feature films
Historical films.
Historical films.
Historical films.
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
Melodramas (Motion pictures)

Available copies

  • 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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