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Conspiracy: The Trial Of The Chicago 8 (1987)
Released By: Simitar   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Simitar
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Jeremy Paul Kegan
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Elliott Gould, Michael Lembeck, Peter Boyle, Robert Carradine
Published ID: 644467
UPC: 082551728428,
Plot: The docudrama Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8, relates the story of the trial that resulted from the riots that broke out in Chicago during the 1968 Democratic Convention. The majority of the dialogue has been taken directly from court records and archival footage. Michael Lembeck plays the boisterous prankster Abbie Hoffman, who was certainly the most entertaining of the defendants. The main victim of his pranks is Judge Hoffman (David Opatoshu), whose stoic attitude is constantly challenged by the outrageous behavior of the defendants. The cast includes Barry Miller as Jerry Rubin, Robert Carradine as Rennie Davis, Robert Loggia as defense attorney William Hunstler, and other famous politically active actors like Peter Boyle and Martin Sheen. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
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Great Docudrama
Added 2/2/2002
A very well acted movie. It combines dialogue from the actual trial transcripts with interviews with most of the main participants. I highly recommend it.
6 out of 6 people found this helpful.
ABBIE HOFFMAN LIVES!
Added 3/21/1999
This film has historic value, as it was written from the actual court records. It was made in cooperation with the original Chicago 8. The film documents the insanity of this particular trial, highlighting the in-court binding and gagging of Black Panther activist Bobby Seale. It confronts the injustices of our legal system with unflinching hilarity. This film is a must see for every American, as it will force the viewer to question all assumptions about Constitutional law.
14 out of 14 people found this helpful.
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