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The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
When the child of world-famous aviator Charles A. Lindbergh (Cliff De Young) is kidnapped from his New Jersey home, speculation about who took him and why grips the entire nation. During the subsequent investigation, the child is found murdered, and a German carpenter named Bruno Richard Hauptmann (Sir Anthony Hopkins) emerges as the primary suspect. The media buzz surrounding the trial is enormous, and while the facts seem to be against Hauptmann, the wild theories nevertheless continue to proliferate.
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Awards
- 1977 - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
- 1976 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special - winner
- 1976 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay - nominated
- 1976 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama Special - nominated
