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The Trial of the Chicago 7

  • 2020
  • R
  • 2h 9m
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7.7/10
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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard. The organizers of the protest-including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale-were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history.
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The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Director
    • Aaron Sorkin
  • Writer
    • Aaron Sorkin
  • Stars
    • Eddie Redmayne
    • Alex Sharp
    • Sacha Baron Cohen
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    197K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,857
    299
    • Director
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • Writer
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • Stars
      • Eddie Redmayne
      • Alex Sharp
      • Sacha Baron Cohen
    • 687User reviews
    • 314Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 58 wins & 192 nominations total

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    Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    • Tom Hayden
    Alex Sharp
    Alex Sharp
    • Rennie Davis
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Abbie Hoffman
    Jeremy Strong
    Jeremy Strong
    • Jerry Rubin
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • David Dellinger
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
    • Bobby Seale
    Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance
    • William Kunstler
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Richard Schultz
    Ben Shenkman
    Ben Shenkman
    • Leonard Weinglass
    J.C. MacKenzie
    J.C. MacKenzie
    • Thomas Foran
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Judge Julius Hoffman
    Danny Flaherty
    Danny Flaherty
    • John Froines
    Noah Robbins
    Noah Robbins
    • Lee Weiner
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • John Mitchell
    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Ramsey Clark
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    Kelvin Harrison Jr.
    • Fred Hampton
    Caitlin FitzGerald
    Caitlin FitzGerald
    • Agent Daphne O'Connor
    Brady Jenness
    Brady Jenness
    • David Dellinger's Son
    • Director
      • Aaron Sorkin
    • Writer
      • Aaron Sorkin
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    • Trivia
      Sacha Baron Cohen admitted he was "terrified" of having to do an American accent for the film. He had used a few different variations of the accent before for comedic reasons, but never for a dramatic role. He knew the real Abbie Hoffman had a unique voice, having a Massachusetts accent but also having gone to school in California, and was worried he would "sound wrong". Aaron Sorkin had to reassure him that the role was "not an impersonation, but an interpretation", which Baron Cohen claimed did not help much.
    • Goofs
      At the start of the trial, Bobby Seale claims that the eight defendants are called the "Chicago Seven". In reality, they were originally called the "Chicago Eight". The defendants became known as the Chicago Seven after Seale was severed from the case.
    • Quotes

      Judge Julius Hoffman: And the record should reflect, that defendant Hoffman and I are not related.

      Abbie Hoffman: [sarcastic] Father, no!

      Judge Julius Hoffman: [bangs his gavel] Mr. Hoffman, are you familiar with contempt of court?

      Abbie Hoffman: It's practically a religion for me, sir.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Eddie Redmayne/Guy Raz/Lele Pons/Guaynaa (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Truly, Truly, True
      Written by Wayne Carson Thompson (as Wayne Thompson)
      Performed by Jon & Robin
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    User reviews687

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    9/10

    Thanks Aaron Sorkin for coming in to save 2020 cinema!

    You know what isn't superb? This was splendid! Although I don't know much about what's going around in U.S cause I'm from India, I felt it. I felt emotions from all over the place. The intensity was really high, the characters were so very well written with depth. The acting was really powerful and the casting... just marvellous choices there...

    Sacha baron Cohen, Joseph, Eddie redmayne and co. just wonderful, just wonderful.

    I think this film can be relatable for any country. This film captured the struggle of justice so well... the lines were so very well written! And the ending!!! So powerful!!

    Aaron Sorkin really is an absolute genius! He wrote this so well, such great dialogues, I absolutely love how his characters talk.

    The cinematography too was absolutely incredible! So fitting!

    Just brilliant, best film of 2020 for sure.
    • yusufpiskin
    • Oct 15, 2020
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
      • French
    • Also known as
      • El juicio de los 7 de Chicago
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Amblin Partners
      • Aperture Media Partners
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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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