
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd
1980-03-25 · 145 min · ★ 5.3
The story of the doctor who faced charges of conspiracy after he assisted John Wilkes Booth by setting his broken leg after he had assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
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- Directors
- Paul Wendkos
- Production companies
- BSR Productions, Martin Starger Productions, Marble Arch Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dennis WeaverDr. Samuel A. Mudd
Susan SullivanFrances Mudd
Richard DysartEdwin Stanton
Michael McGuireCapt. Murdock
Nigel DavenportColonel George Grenfell
Arthur HillGeneral Thomas Ewing
Larry LarsonRiggins Thorpe
Mary Nell SantacroceEllen Stanton
Luke HalpinTyson / David Herrold
Terry BeaverUnion Sergeant
Lawrence MontaigneJudge Holt
Harold BergmanUndersecretaryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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