On August 16th, 2011, Lions Gate brings director Robert Redford's politically charged drama The Conspirator to Blu-ray. Utilizing a talented cast including James McEvoy (Wanted), Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda), and Robin Wright (Forrest Gump), Redford tells the story of the trial of Mary Surratt, the only woman implicated in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
This deluxe Blu-ray edition of the film will come, for a limited time, in collectible foil-stamped packaging, and all US Blu-ray versions will have many supplementary features.
Update: Here is the complete list of Blu-ray features.
Feature-length documentary, The Conspirator: The Plot to Kill Lincoln
Introduction to the American Film Company featurette
Interviews with the cast and crew
11 featurettes on the film and the true story behind it - Making of, Introduction to the History Behind the Film, Production Design, Costume Design, Props and Special Effects, The Conspiracy, Mary Surratt's Catholicism, Military Trial, Frederick Aiken: Defense Lawyer, Mary Surratt: Guilty or Innocent, and Sentence and Execution
Blu-ray Exclusive: Image galleries
Blu-ray Exclusive: Video commentary with Robert Redford
Amazon lists its pre-order price for The Conspirator as $27.99.