Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8

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1987

1h 58m

Drama

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A riot breaks out during the Democratic National Convention of 1968. A group of eight men are arrested and put on trial for conspiring to incite the riot, including Abbie Hoffman (Michael Lembeck), the noted political prankster. Throughout his court battle, Hoffman frequently feuds with Judge Julius Hoffman (David Opatoshu). Their battles are re-created using court transcripts, enhanced with archival footage and interviews with the real "Chicago 8."

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Love this movie, I loved the theatrical atmosphere and Bobby Seal steals the show and that judge, OMG, the whole courtroom was a circus. I really recommend this film, it's way better than Alan Sorkin's version.

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Hard to believe but apparently true.

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02/09/23

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Jeremy Kagan

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Peter Boyle

David Dellinger

Elliott Gould

Leonard Weinglass

Robert Carradine

Rennie Davis

Brian Benben

Tom Hayden

David Clennon

Richard Schultz

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Director: Jeremy Kagan
Producer: Jeremy Kagan, Max A. Keller, Micheline H. Keller
Screenwriter: Jeremy Kagan
Production Co: HBO Showcase, Inter Planetary, Home Box Office (HBO)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 25, 2020
Runtime: 1h 58m

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