The Conspirator is a 2010 American historical drama film directed by Robert Redford based on an original screenplay by James D. Solomon. The film tells the story of Mary Surratt, the only female conspirator charged in the Abraham Lincoln assassination and the first woman to be executed by the United States federal government. The film stars Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Evan Rachel Wood, Justin Long, Kevin Kline, Alexis Bledel, Tom Wilkinson, and Danny Huston. Featuring a score composed by Mark Isham and costumes designed by Ruth Myers, The Conspirator was released in the United States on April 15, 2011 by Roadside Attractions.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film‘s performances but criticizing its pacing and narrative. It earned $21 million at the box office in the United States, and over $8 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of over $29 million.
Duration: 122 min.
