The Conspirator

2011 • 122 minutes

About this movie

While an angry, post-Civil War nation seeks vengeance, a young union war hero must defend a mother accused of aiding her son in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker, Robert Redford, the historical drama stars James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Academy Award®-winner Kevin Kline, Academy Award®-nominee Tom Wilkinson, Evan Rachel Wood, and Justin Long.

Ratings and reviews

Vintage R. Redford film. I love them. Political, though. The parallel with Guantanamo is obvious. Summary: "in time of war the law falls silent"