The Trial of the Chicago 7 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

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.

Drama Adaptation Historical True Story Political

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  Sacha Baron Cohen

  ... Abbie Hoffman

  Madagascar (20th Anniversary), The Dictator

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  Eddie Redmayne

  ... Tom Hayden

  Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Les Misérables

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  Seth Rogen

  ... Jerry Rubin

  Animal Farm, Good Fortune

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  Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  ... Richard Schultz

  Inception, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

• A
  Alex Sharp

  Better Start Swimming, To the Bone

• Y
  Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

  ... Bobby Seale

  Wonder Man (mini-series), The Matrix Resurrections

• F
  Frank Langella

  Unknown, The Box

• 
  Mark Rylance

  Ready Player One, Bones and All

• W
  William Hurt

  The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Captain America: Civil War

• J
  J.C. MacKenzie

  The Irishman, The Return

• 
  Michael Keaton

  What Is Life Worth, Spider-Man: Homecoming

• J
  Jeremy Strong

  The Gentlemen, The Apprentice

Who is making The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Crew List

A look at The Trial of the Chicago 7 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Aaron Sorkin last helmed Being the Ricardos and Molly's Game. The film's writer Aaron Sorkin last penned Being the Ricardos and Molly's Game.

Director

Aaron Sorkin

Screenwriter

Aaron Sorkin

Producers

Laurie MacDonald
Walter Parkes
Marc Platt
Steven Spielberg

Production – What we know about the The Trial of the Chicago 7

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Key Facts

• Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to The Trial of the Chicago 7 from Cross Creek Pictures for release in late 2020 (7/2/2020).
• Michael Keaton plays Ramsey Clark and William Hurt plays John Mitchell (10/26/19).
• Based on the documentary by Brett Morgan titled Chicago 10.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2020

Completed

Changed The Trial of the Chicago 7 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2019

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting in Chicago and New Jersey.

Oct 2019

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting in Chicago and New Jersey.

Oct 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Paramount Pictures on board for distribution.

Feb 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Aiming for summer 2019 shoot.

Dec 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Budgetary concerns has pulled the project from moving forward; sending back to development.

Nov 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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