Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Originally released in 1987. Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Starring Peter Boyle, Elliott Gould, and Robert Carradine
Synopsis
A made-for-cable-TV docudrama about the trial of the men accused of conspiring to cause protesters to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Combines in an innovative manner dramatic recreations (largely faithful to the actual trial transcripts) with documentary footage and interviews with the actual defendants.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Boyle
as David Dellinger
Elliott Gould
as Leonard Weinglass
Robert Carradine
as Rennie Davis
Michael Lembeck
as Abbie Hoffman
Robert Loggia
as William M. Kunstler
Martin Sheen
as James Marion Hunt
Brian Benben
as Tom Hayden
Ron Rifkin
as Allen Ginsberg
Carl Lumbly
as Bobby Seale
Barry Miller
as Jerry Rubin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Inter Planetary Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 about?
A made-for-cable-TV docudrama about the trial of the men accused of conspiring to cause protesters to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Combines in an innovative manner dr...
Who directed Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
How long is Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 released?
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 was released on May 16, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?
The main cast of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 includes Peter Boyle, Elliott Gould, Robert Carradine, Michael Lembeck, Robert Loggia.