The Conspirator
- Director: Robert Redford
- Writer: George Bernstein, James Solomon
- Cast: Justin Long, Evan Rachel Wood, James McAvoy, Alexis Bledel, Robin Wright
- Language: English
- Theatrical Release Date: February 16, 2011
- Awards: Winner: 2011 Academy Awards Best Makeup, 2011 Academy Awards Best Animated Feature Film, 2011 Academy Awards Best Original Song, 2011 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects, 2011 Academy Awards Best Art Direction, 2011 Academy Awards Best Live Action Short Film, 2011 Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film, 2011 Academy Awards Best Sound Editing, Winner: 2010 Academy Awards Best Actress, 2010 Academy Awards Best Picture
- On The Web IMDB Entryhomepage
Synopsis: 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. [Synopsis courtesy IMDb]
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