The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (TV)
- Original title
- The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
- Year
- 1980
- Running time
- 145 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Dennis Weaver
- Richard Dysart
- Nigel Davenport
- Susan Sullivan
- Larry Larson
- Arthur Hill
- Michael McGuire
- Luke Halpin
- Lawrence Montaigne
- Joe Dorsey
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama
- Synopsis
- 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
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1979: Emmy Awards: Best Film Sound Mixing. 2 Nominations1980: Golden Globes: Nom. for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TV
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