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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (TV)

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Original title

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd

Year

1980

Running time

145 min.

Country

United States

Director

Paul Wendkos

Screenwriter

Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz

Cast

Music

Gerald Fried

Cinematography

Héctor R. Figueroa

Producer

Martin Starger Productions, Marble Arch Productions Inc, BSR Productions

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: 1979: Emmy Awards: Best Film Sound Mixing. 2 Nominations

1980: Golden Globes: Nom. for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TV

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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (TV)

1980

Paul Wendkos