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The Conspirator

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 2h 2m
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6.9/10
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The Conspirator (2010)
Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.
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Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawye... Read allMary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.

  • Director
    • Robert Redford
  • Writers
    • James D. Solomon
    • Gregory Bernstein
  • Stars
    • Robin Wright
    • James McAvoy
    • Tom Wilkinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    29K
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    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • James D. Solomon
      • Gregory Bernstein
    • Stars
      • Robin Wright
      • James McAvoy
      • Tom Wilkinson
    • 160User reviews
    • 199Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Mary Surratt
    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Frederick Aiken
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Reverdy Johnson
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • Edwin Stanton
    Evan Rachel Wood
    Evan Rachel Wood
    • Anna Surratt
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Nicholas Baker
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Joseph Holt
    James Badge Dale
    James Badge Dale
    • William Hamilton
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • General Hunter
    Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel
    • Sarah Weston
    Johnny Simmons
    Johnny Simmons
    • John Surratt
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • John Wilkes Booth
    Jonathan Groff
    Jonathan Groff
    • Louis Weichmann
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • John Lloyd
    John Cullum
    John Cullum
    • Justice Wylie
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Lewis Payne
    John Michael Weatherly
    John Michael Weatherly
    • George Atzerodt
    Marcus Hester
    Marcus Hester
    • David Herold
    • Director
      • Robert Redford
    • Writers
      • James D. Solomon
      • Gregory Bernstein
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Very little is known about the real Frederick Aiken. No photographs of him exist.
    • Goofs
      When Booth is trapped and killed, he still has his distinctive mustache. He shaved his face soon after he killed Abraham Lincoln, to make himself less recognizable.
    • Quotes

      Edwin Stanton: Young man... always indebted to you for your courage in the field, but you must learn to tread lightly.

      Frederick Aiken: Tread lightly? I will not tread lightly. You have predetermined her fate.

      Edwin Stanton: Mary Surratt's fate rests entirely with the Commission. My concern is preserving our Union.

      Frederick Aiken: Why did I fight for the Union if my rights aren't assured? You tell me.

      Edwin Stanton: Fine words for rallying the troops, not for running a nation. They assassinated our president, and someone must be held accountable. The people want that.

      Frederick Aiken: It's John Surratt you want. You don't even want Mary.

      Edwin Stanton: I'll settle for either one.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Conspirator: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Lincoln (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      All Hail to Our Triumph
      Words and Music by Harry Buckline

      Arranged and Performed by Curtis Roush

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    7/10
    Redford's version of historical event is flawed but interesting...
    Once again, the young actor JAMES McAVOY gives an earnest and altogether convincing portrait of a man assigned to be the defense lawyer for Mary Surratt, accused as one of the conspirators in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

    Since the whole story is told from his point of view, it emerges as a realistic depiction of how events might have unfolded, taking no firm stand on the innocence or guilt of the accused. As the nation mourns the sudden death of its leader taken from them just as the Civil War ended, we are told that justice must be swift to heal the wounds of the public and satisfy a thirst for revenge. It's that viewpoint that makes this film relevant today, in view of other controversial historical events, but first and foremost the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

    One glaring quibble: Apparently, to fully immerse the viewer in this time of history and to suit the flavor of the grim tale, Redford has chosen to use very muted color photography so that this is almost a sepia tone experience. But do we have to be reminded so flagrantly that this was the candlelit era? Scenes outside of the courtroom could have used flashes of real color, as could the social circle interiors of other scenes instead of keeping the low-key lighting so constant. It became a distraction for me. He may as well have used glorious B&W.

    Other technical aspects are fine and the background score is effective without becoming overwhelming. ROBIN WRIGHT PENN plays Mary Surratt with quiet dignity and strength. KEVIN KLINE is almost unrecognizable as the stubbornly determined EDWIN STANTON seeking quick justice, EVAN RACHEL WOOD is effective as the distraught daughter Anna Surratt, and JOHNNY SIMMONS is sobering as the accused woman's son who manages to escape imprisonment for his role in the John Wilkes Booth caper. His character, unfortunately, isn't fleshed out at all.

    Biggest supporting role goes to TOM WILKINSON as the man who urges McAvoy to take the defense case against his wishes. He and McAvoy share most of the running time on screen and do magnificent jobs.

    History buffs will no doubt find this more interesting than the average movie fan looking for a more adventurous look at the past, but despite flaws, it is competently made and does recreate the actual events in a satisfying manner by use of flashbacks and an intelligent script. But did it have to be so dark?
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    • Apr 21, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 15, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Kẻ Chủ Mưu
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Pulaski, Georgia, USA(Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • The American Film Company
      • Wildwood Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,538,204
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,506,602
      • Apr 17, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,625,544
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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