The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd

– This is the story of the doctor whose farm John Wilkes Booth went to after assassinating Abraham Lin..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980)

This is the story of the doctor whose farm John Wilkes Booth went to after assassinating Abraham Lincoln

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Release Date:

25 Mar 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Paul Wendkos

Writer:

Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz

Main Actors:

Dennis Weaver, Susan Sullivan, Richard Dysart, Michael McGuire

Plot:

This is the story of the doctor whose farm John Wilkes Booth went to after assassinating Abraham Lincoln. Eventually he was wrongfully accused and tried and convicted as a member of the conspiracy that assassinated Lincoln. Though he claimed to be innocent, he was still convicted and suffered immense hardship. While his wife tries to do what she can to get him released.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Pathfinder Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10