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

Plot

What's the story about?

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

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Trial of the Chicago 7.

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  Sacha Baron Cohen

  ... Abbie Hoffman

  The Dictator, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

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  Eddie Redmayne

  ... Tom Hayden

  The Good Shepherd, Jupiter Ascending

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  Seth Rogen

  ... Jerry Rubin

  Mufasa: The Lion King, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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  Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  ... Richard Schultz

  The Dark Knight Rises, Greedy People

• A
  Alex Sharp

  One Life, Better Start Swimming

• Y
  Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

  ... Bobby Seale

  Aquaman, Us

• F
  Frank Langella

  Unknown, The Box

• 
  Mark Rylance

  The BFG, Ready Player One

• W
  William Hurt

  The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Race

• J
  J.C. MacKenzie

  The Irishman, The Return

• 
  Michael Keaton

  What Is Life Worth, Goodrich

• J
  Jeremy Strong

  The Judge, Serenity

Crew Behind the Film

The The Trial of the Chicago 7 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Aaron Sorkin last directed Being the Ricardos and Molly's Game. The film's writer Aaron Sorkin last wrote Being the Ricardos and Molly's Game.

Director

Aaron Sorkin

Screenwriter

Aaron Sorkin

Producers

Laurie MacDonald
Walter Parkes
Marc Platt
Steven Spielberg

Production Details

What we know about the The Trial of the Chicago 7 movie production.

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.

Production Updates for The Trial of the Chicago 7

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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