The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd(1980)
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd Synopsis
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.
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, released on March 25, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Dennis Weaver, Susan Sullivan, Richard Dysart and Michael McGuire. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Wendkos
- Writers:
- Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk
- Producers:
- Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk
- Cinematographer:
- Héctor R. Figueroa
- Production:
- BSR Productions, Martin Starger Productions, Marble Arch Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dennis Weaver
as Dr. Samuel A. Mudd
Susan Sullivan
as Frances Mudd
Richard Dysart
as Edwin Stanton
Michael McGuire
as Capt. Murdock
Nigel Davenport
as Colonel George Grenfell
Arthur Hill
as General Thomas Ewing
Larry Larson
as Riggins Thorpe
Mary Nell Santacroce
as Ellen Stanton
- Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas
as Nathaniel
- Teddy Milford
Teddy Milford
as Andrew Mudd at Age 6
- Angela Tully
Angela Tully
as Sissy Mudd at Age 4
- Ryan Grady
Ryan Grady
as Thomas Mudd at Age 3
Key crew
Directed by Paul Wendkos, written by Douglas Schwartz and Michael Berk, produced by Douglas Schwartz and Michael Berk.
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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd online?
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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd?
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The main cast of The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) includes Dennis Weaver, Susan Sullivan, Richard Dysart, Michael McGuire and Nigel Davenport. The film was directed by Paul Wendkos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd released?
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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd was released on March 25, 1980 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd worth watching?
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The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.