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.
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FilmPublisher number: 30879 | LionsgateLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English, Spanish Publication details: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, 2011.Edition: 2-disc collector's edDescription: 2 videodiscs (ca. 122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits: - Director of photography, Newton Thomas Sigel ; editor, Craig McKay ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; music, Mark Isham.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | DRAMA Conspira | Available | 33111006952432 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Robert Redford focuses on the chaotic moment in history directly following President Lincoln's assassination to tell the story of the proud mother charged with committing the monumental crime, and the ambitious young lawyer who reluctantly becomes her defense attorney. The Civil War has ended, and upon returning home, Union War hero Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) endeavors to enter the world of politics by establishing himself as a lawyer. Though a high-society ball provides Aiken with the unique opportunity to gain an audience with standing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Kevin Kline), history intervenes when John Wilkes Booth fires the fateful bullet that ends the president's life. The nation is soon engulfed in turmoil as a massive manhunt for Booth's collaborators commences, leading lawmen to Confederate sympathizer Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), whose son John has become a prime suspect, yet remains dubiously out of reach. Meanwhile, as the American public cries out for justice, former attorney general Reverdy Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) persuades Aiken to act as Mrs. Surratt's defense lawyer, and the mounting pressure both in and out of the courtroom begins to weigh on the conflicted barrister's conscience as the pressure turns up on John to give himself up, and save his mother from paying for his crime in the gallows. Kevin Kline, Alexis Bledel, Evan Rachel Wood, and Justin Long co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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.
Director of photography, Newton Thomas Sigel ; editor, Craig McKay ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; music, Mark Isham.
James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline, Evan Rachel Wood, Danny Huston, Justin Long, Colm Meaney, Tom Wilkinson, Alexis Bledel, James Badge Dale.
"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.
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violent content.
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
English dialogue, optional English or Spanish subtitles ; closed captioned.