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The Conspirator (2011)

โ€œOne bullet killed the President. But not one man.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 512 votes 2h 2m pg-13 DramaHistoryCrime

#115 of 249 films from 2011 #2598 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Robert Redford ยท Written by Gregory Bernstein, James D. Solomon

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Overview

Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.

Cast

James McAvoyas Frederick Aiken
Robin Wrightas Mary Surratt
Evan Rachel Woodas Anna Surratt
Kevin Klineas Edwin Stanton
Alexis Bledelas Sarah Weston
Danny Hustonas Joseph Holt
Justin Longas Nicholas Baker
Colm Meaneyas David Hunter
Tom Wilkinsonas Reverdy Johnson
Norman Reedusas Lewis Payne
Toby Kebbellas John Wilkes Booth
Jonathan Groffas Louis Weichmann
Stephen Rootas John Lloyd
Johnny Simmonsas John Surratt

Facts

Release dateApril 15, 2011
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, History, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$15,478,800 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0968264

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Questions

How long is The Conspirator?
The Conspirator runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is The Conspirator worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 512 votes, which places it #115 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 54%) and #2598 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Conspirator?
The Conspirator was directed by Robert Redford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ordinary People (1980), Quiz Show (1994), A River Runs Through It (1992).
Who stars in The Conspirator?
James McAvoy as Frederick Aiken; Robin Wright as Mary Surratt; Evan Rachel Wood as Anna Surratt; Kevin Kline as Edwin Stanton; Alexis Bledel as Sarah Weston; Danny Huston as Joseph Holt.
What is The Conspirator rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Conspirator?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17814.

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