In the King of Prussia (1983): Cast
In the King of Prussia is a 1983 documentary directed by Emile de Antonio, starring Martin Sheen as Judge Samuel Salus II, Susan Lynch and Daniel Berrigan. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Emile de Antonio
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the King of Prussia About?
The premise of In the King of Prussia without spoilers.
A dramatized reconstruction of the 1980 trial of the Christian anti‑war group known as the Plowshares Eight, who broke into a General Electric weapons plant in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, poured their blood on secret missile plans, burned files and damaged nose‑cones to protest nuclear weapons. The direct‑to‑video film blends the activists’ reenactments with contemporary news coverage of the trial, ending as they report to prison.
In the King of Prussia Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- liberation theology
- protest
- anti war
- anti nuclear
- pacifist
- war protestor
- nuclear war
- courtroom
- docudrama
- direct-action
- peace activist
- independent film
In the King of Prussia Cast & Characters
Martin Sheen leads the cast as Judge Samuel Salus II, with Susan Lynch as Catholic Activist and Daniel Berrigan. Directed by Emile de Antonio; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Emile de Antonio
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Martin Sheen as Judge Samuel Salus II -
Susan Lynch as Catholic Activist - Daniel Berrigan as themselves
- Philip Berrigan as themselves
More from Emile de Antonio
More films directed by Emile de Antonio: In the King of Prussia, Millhouse, In the Year of the Pig and Rush to Judgment.
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In the King of Prussia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In the King of Prussia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the King of Prussia?
In the King of Prussia runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was In the King of Prussia released?
In the King of Prussia was released on February 13, 1983.
Who directed In the King of Prussia?
In the King of Prussia was directed by Emile de Antonio.
More films by Emile de Antonio Who is in the cast of In the King of Prussia?
In the King of Prussia stars Martin Sheen as Judge Samuel Salus II, Susan Lynch as Catholic Activist and Daniel Berrigan, among 4 credited actors.
Does In the King of Prussia have a post-credit scene?
No. In the King of Prussia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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