Movie

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd

★ 5.0(6)19802h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Wendkos
Release date: 1980-03-25
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: BSR Productions

About The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd is a 1980 movie in the Drama, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Dennis Weaver, Susan Sullivan and Richard Dysart. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

wrongful suspicion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd in Canada?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd on Netflix?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd stars Dennis Weaver, Susan Sullivan, Richard Dysart, Michael McGuire and Nigel Davenport.

When did The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd come out?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd is a 1980 movie directed by Paul Wendkos.

What genre is The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd is Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?+

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd was directed by Paul Wendkos.