The Conspirator debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010. Director Robert Redford says he and his cast strived for accuracy to shed light on a little-known part of Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
On left: Redford directing James McAvoy who portrays Frederick Aiken, the lawyer defending Mary Surrat (Robin Wright) who is accused of conspiring to kill President Lincoln.
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have acquired distribution rights and are planning to release the film in spring of 2011.
Wright and McAvoy
Alexis Bledel (Aiken's fiance)
McAvoy and Tom Wilkinson
Robert Redford, Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Justin Long, Kevin Klineanother video: Redford talks about The Conspirator
(and the similarities of the political social climate to today's 9-11)
(and the similarities of the political social climate to today's 9-11)
Scene with Robin Wright and James McAvoy
Scene with James McAvoy and Evan Rachel Wood
and just because...a clip from 1994 with Redford:)
Scene with James McAvoy and Evan Rachel Wood
and just because...a clip from 1994 with Redford:)
Wow! I have always had a soft spot for Robert Redford. I actually didn't realize he used to sketch and write too. If I'd known that I probably would have been even more smitten!
ReplyDeleteJames McAvoy is a sweetie too, although I don't know anything about him.
This production looks very interesting. I have always been fascinated with Abraham Lincoln and the assassination. Can't wait to see this.