The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

1970Directed by Christopher Burstall

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Released: October 4, 1970
Runtime: 2h 30m

About The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

TV Movie
Documentary
Drama

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.

Director: Christopher Burstall
Writers: Christopher Burstall
Stuart Hood

Principal cast

In billing order

Morris CarnovskyJudge Julius J. Hoffman
Cliff GormanAbbie Hoffman
Al Freeman Jr.Bobby Seale
Robert LoggiaLeonard Weinglass
Ronny CoxJerry Rubin
Douglas LambertTom Hayden

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