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Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 (1987): Cast

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Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 is a 1987 drama directed by Jeremy Kagan, starring Martin Sheen as James Marion Hunt, Billy Zane and Elliott Gould. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Inter Planetary Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 About?

The premise of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 without spoilers.

A made‑for‑cable TV docudrama that dramatizes the 1968 Chicago trial of eight activists charged with conspiring to incite a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The film blends faithful reenactments drawn from trial transcripts with archival footage and interviews of the actual defendants, providing both dramatic and documentary perspectives.

Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • docudrama
  • trial
  • interview
  • experimental documentary
  • reenactment
  • 1968 democratic national convention
  • courtroom
  • unfair trial
  • chicago 7
  • historical recreation
  • based on court transcripts
  • chicago conspiracy trial
+11 more
  • chroma key
  • stock footage
  • static noise
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • talking to the camera
  • bound and gagged
  • accused of racism
  • hippie
  • meditation
  • film within a film
  • abbie hoffman character
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Cast & crew

Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 Cast & Characters

Martin Sheen leads the cast as James Marion Hunt, with Billy Zane as Cop and Elliott Gould as Leonard Weinglass. Directed by Jeremy Kagan; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jeremy Kagan

More films directed by Jeremy Kagan, best-rated first: The Journey of Natty Gann, Golda's Balcony, The Chosen and Shot.

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Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Összeesküvés - A chicagói nyolcak pere” and “Процесът срещу Чикаго 8”.

Also known as
  • Összeesküvés - A chicagói nyolcak pere
  • Процесът срещу Чикаго 8

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Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?

Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 released?

Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 was released on May 16, 1987.

Who directed Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?

Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 was directed by Jeremy Kagan.

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Who is in the cast of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8?

Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 stars Martin Sheen as James Marion Hunt, Billy Zane as Cop and Elliott Gould as Leonard Weinglass, among 16 credited actors.

Does Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 have a post-credit scene?

No. Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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