Gideon's Trumpet
Originally released in 1980. Gideon's Trumpet is a drama/crime film. directed by Robert L. Collins.
Starring Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, and John Houseman
Synopsis
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Fonda
as Clarence Earl Gideon
José Ferrer
as Abe Fortas
John Houseman
as Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Fay Wray
as Edna Curtis
Dean Jagger
as 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffe
as 1st Supreme Court Justice
Nicholas Pryor
as Jacob
William Prince
as 5th Supreme Court Justice
Lane Smith
as Fred Turner
Richard McKenzie
as Judge Robert McCrary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gideon Productions
- Worldvision Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon's Trumpet about?
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Who directed Gideon's Trumpet?
Gideon's Trumpet was directed by Robert L. Collins.
How long is Gideon's Trumpet?
Gideon's Trumpet has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Gideon's Trumpet released?
Gideon's Trumpet was released on April 30, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gideon's Trumpet?
The main cast of Gideon's Trumpet includes Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray, Dean Jagger.