Movie

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

★ 6.0(1)19702h 30m

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Director: Christopher Burstall
Release date: 1970-10-04
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial is a 1970 movie in the TV Movie, Documentary and Drama genres, directed by Christopher Burstall, starring Morris Carnovsky, Cliff Gorman and Al Freeman Jr.. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chicago Conspiracy Trial in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A BBC-produced docudrama reconstructing the trial of the Chicago Eight, using courtroom transcripts as its primary source. Directed by Christopher Burstall, the film dramatizes the prosecution of anti–Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy and incitement, presenting the proceedings as a precise trial reenactment grounded in documented testimony rather than fictionalized narrative.

Cast

Morris Carnovsky

Cliff Gorman

Al Freeman Jr.

Robert Loggia

Ronny Cox

Barton Heyman

Shane Rimmer

Douglas Lambert

Peter Jobin

James Patterson

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How long is The Chicago Conspiracy Trial?+

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in The Chicago Conspiracy Trial?+

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial stars Morris Carnovsky, Cliff Gorman, Al Freeman Jr., Robert Loggia and Ronny Cox.

When did The Chicago Conspiracy Trial come out?+

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial is a 1970 movie directed by Christopher Burstall.

What genre is The Chicago Conspiracy Trial?+

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial is TV Movie, Documentary and Drama film.

Who directed The Chicago Conspiracy Trial?+

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial was directed by Christopher Burstall.