The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
– This is the story of the doctor whose farm John Wilkes Booth went to after assassinating Abraham Lin..
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: