The Conspirator: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Lincoln (2011)
Overview
Documentary giving the background on all of the major players involved in the planning of the assassination of President Lincoln, including the investigation and aftermath.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.176 |
Directed By
Tom Jennings
Crew
Tom Jennings
TOP CAST
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