

Inherit the Wind
1999-05-29 · 113 min · ★ 6.3
Two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
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- Directors
- Daniel Petrie
- Production companies
- Showtime Networks, MGM Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack LemmonHenry Drummond
George C. ScottMatthew Harrison Brady
Lane SmithReverend Jeremiah Brown
Tom Everett ScottBertram Cates
Kathryn MorrisRachel Brown
John CullumJudge Merle Coffey
Brad GreenquistTom Davenport
David WellsMayor Carter
Peter MacKenzieJesse Dunlap
Dennis CockrumMeeker
Steve MonroeHoward
Jim MeskimenSauber
Royce D. ApplegateGeorge Sillers
Amzie StricklandMrs. Krebs
Ronnie Claire EdwardsMrs. Haley
Piper LaurieSarah Brady
Beau BridgesE. K. Hornbeck
Dirk BlockerSheriff Sam Gibson
John DeMitaHarry Y. EsterbrookTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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