Inherit the Wind
Originally released in 1965. Inherit the Wind is a tv movie/drama film. directed by George Schaefer.
Starring Melvyn Douglas, Ed Begley, and Diane Baker
Synopsis
A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public school. Two of the finest legal minds in the U.S. are called to the trial: Henry Drummond for the defense, and Matthew Harrison Brady for the prosecution. The trial proceeds on three levels, the guilt or innocence of Cates, the issue of the Bible vs. Darwin, and finally, the personal confrontation between Drummond and Brady.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inherit the Wind about?
A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public school. Two of the finest legal minds in the U.S. are called to the trial: Henry D...
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by George Schaefer.
How long is Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Inherit the Wind released?
Inherit the Wind was released on November 18, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inherit the Wind?
The main cast of Inherit the Wind includes Melvyn Douglas, Ed Begley, Diane Baker, Murray Hamilton, John Randolph.