Based on True Events following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, The Conspirator tells the story of the events leading up to and during the trial of Mary Surratt who was held accountable for harboring the Assassins who plotted to kill President Lincoln.
In this film James McAvoy gives one of his best performances as Frederick Aiken the man who was given charge to defend Mary Surratt (Robin Wright Penn) but refuses to do so knowing that she is already guilty for not alerting authority's on the secret meetings that were held in her boarding house that involved her son John Surratt as well as John Wilkes Booth.
Frederick is told if he can prove Mary's innocence then he will not have to be her attorney at the trials that are to take place.
As Frederick investigates the events leading up to the one of the most horrific events in our worlds history, he will discover that not only could Mary be innocent but that he may try to save her before she is sentenced to death for a crime she may not have committed.
Director Robert Redford did an Incredible job with this film. He kept the story fast paced and full of suspense till the very end.
The Conspirator proves to be one of the Best Pictures of the year!
A
Running Time 2hrs & 2mins
Rated PG-13 For Some Violent Content
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