Trial
"Tense! Timely! Thrilling!"
Originally released in 1955. Trial is a drama film. directed by Mark Robson.
Starring Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, and Arthur Kennedy
Synopsis
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as David Blake
Dorothy McGuire
as Abbe Nyle
Arthur Kennedy
as Barney Castle
John Hodiak
as District Attorney John J. Armstrong
Katy Jurado
as Consuela Chavez
Rafael Campos
as Angel Chavez
Juano Hernández
as Judge Theodore Motley
Robert Middleton
as A.A. "Fats" Sanders
John Hoyt
as Ralph Castillo
Paul Guilfoyle
as Cap Grant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trial about?
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relat...
Who directed Trial?
Trial was directed by Mark Robson.
How long is Trial?
Trial has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Trial released?
Trial was released on October 7, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trial?
The main cast of Trial includes Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy, John Hodiak, Katy Jurado.