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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd is a 1980 historical drama film directed by Paul Wendkos. Based on a true story, it revolves around the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Dennis Weaver plays the lead role of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who was imprisoned for conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the killing.
Original Release
03/24/1980
US Release
03/24/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dennis Weaver | Dr. Samuel A. Mudd |
| Susan Sullivan | Frances Mudd |
| Richard Dysart | Edwin Stanton |
| Michael McGuire | Captain Murdock / Capt. Murdock |
| Nigel Davenport | Colonel George Grenfell / Col. George Grenfell |
| Arthur Hill | General Thomas Ewing / Gen. Thomas Ewing |
| Larry Larson | Thorpe |
| Mary Nell Santacroce | Ellen Stanton |
| Clarence Thomas | Nathaniel |
| Bill Gribble | John Wilkes Booth |
Directors
Writers
Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dennis Weaver | Dr. Samuel A. Mudd |
| Susan Sullivan | Frances Mudd |
| Richard Dysart | Edwin Stanton |
| Michael McGuire | Captain Murdock / Capt. Murdock |
| Nigel Davenport | Colonel George Grenfell / Col. George Grenfell |
| Arthur Hill | General Thomas Ewing / Gen. Thomas Ewing |
| Larry Larson | Thorpe |
| Mary Nell Santacroce | Ellen Stanton |
| Clarence Thomas | Nathaniel |
| Bill Gribble | John Wilkes Booth |
| Luke Halpin | Herrold |
| Lawrence Montaigne | Judge Holt |
| Bill Hindman | President Andrew Johnson |
| Kent Stephens | Zachary |
| Roy Tatum | Lt. Lovett |
| Jim Peck | Gen. Harris |
| Joe Dorsey | Gen. Trafe |
| Richard Andrew | Dr. Ellis |
| Greg Oliver | Louis Weichmann |
| Bill Eudaly | Daniel Thomas |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul B. Radin | Executive Producer |
| Martin Starger | Executive Producer |
| Michael Berk | Producer |
| Douglas Schwartz | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing | Won |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
