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The Conspirator is a 2010 American historical drama directed by Robert Redford. Set after Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, it follows Mary Surratt, who was tried by a military tribunal for conspiracy in the assassination plot, and Frederick Aiken, the lawyer who defended her. The film examines the tension between wartime security and due process, while presenting Surratt as the first woman executed by the United States federal government. It is aimed at viewers interested in Civil War history and courtroom drama.
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Who was Mary Surratt in The Conspirator?
Mary Surratt is the boardinghouse owner accused of conspiring in Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The 2010 film follows her military-trial defense and the efforts of lawyer Frederick Aiken.
Who directed The Conspirator?
The Conspirator was directed by Robert Redford. It is a 2010 American historical drama set in the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination in 1865.
Why was Frederick Aiken defending Mary Surratt?
Frederick Aiken is assigned to defend Surratt even though he initially doubts her innocence. His case centers on whether a military tribunal can fairly judge a civilian accused of conspiracy.
Is The Conspirator based on a real historical case?
Yes. The film dramatizes the real 1865 trial of Mary Surratt, who was prosecuted after Lincoln's assassination and became the first woman executed by the United States government.
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