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Inherit the Wind
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Inherit the Wind

1960-07-07 · 128 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.

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Directors
Stanley Kramer
Production companies
Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyHenry Drummond
Fredric MarchFredric MarchMatthew Harrison Brady
Gene KellyGene KellyE.K. Hornbeck
Dick YorkDick YorkBertram T. Cates
Donna AndersonDonna AndersonRachel Brown
Harry MorganHarry MorganJudge Mel
Claude AkinsClaude AkinsRev. Jeremiah Brown
Elliott ReidElliott ReidProsecutor Tom Davenport
Paul HartmanPaul HartmanBailiff Mort Meeker
Philip CoolidgePhilip CoolidgeMayor Jason Carter
Jimmy BoydJimmy BoydHoward
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.John Stebbins
Norman FellNorman FellWGN Radio Technician
Gordon PolkGeorge Sillers
Hope SummersHope SummersMrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman
Ray TealRay TealJessie H. Dunlap
Renee GodfreyRenee GodfreyMrs. Stebbins
Florence EldridgeFlorence EldridgeSarah Brady
John AlbanCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Leon AltonTownsman (uncredited)

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