Fear on Trial
Originally released in 1975. Fear on Trial is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Lamont Johnson.
Starring George C. Scott, William Devane, and John Houseman
Synopsis
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Studios
- Alan Landsburg Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fear on Trial about?
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant tria...
Who directed Fear on Trial?
Fear on Trial was directed by Lamont Johnson.
How long is Fear on Trial?
Fear on Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Fear on Trial released?
Fear on Trial was released on October 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fear on Trial?
The main cast of Fear on Trial includes George C. Scott, William Devane, John Houseman, Judd Hirsch, Lois Nettleton.