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‘The Conspirator’ aims for accuracy

Posted on April 21, 2011 by civilwarweek

Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal By Lewis Beale - Newsday NEW YORK — On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired on Union troops stationed in Fort Sumter, S.C. The barrage marked the opening shots of the Civil War, a national tragedy … Continue reading →

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‘The Conspirator’ Box Office - Opening Weekend

Posted on April 19, 2011 by civilwarweek

The numbers are in from “The Conspirator” opening weekend gross. The $25 million budget film for director Robert Redford screened at 707 theaters during the film’s opening weekend. April 15, 2011 - 707 theaters - $1,099,750 total gross ($1,556 per … Continue reading →

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