Inherit the Wind (1960)
Inherit the Wind is a 1960 drama movie directed by Stanley Kramer, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Fredric March and Gene Kelly.
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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What is Inherit the Wind about?
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.
When was Inherit the Wind released?
Inherit the Wind was released on 7 July 1960.
How long is Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind runs 2h 8m.
Who made Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Where can I watch Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
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Cast
- Spencer Tracy as Henry Drummond
- Fredric March as Matthew Harrison Brady
- Gene Kelly as E.K. Hornbeck
- Dick York as Bertram T. Cates
- Donna Anderson as Rachel Brown
- Harry Morgan as Judge Mel
- Claude Akins as Rev. Jeremiah Brown
- Elliott Reid as Prosecutor Tom Davenport
- Paul Hartman as Bailiff Mort Meeker
- Philip Coolidge as Mayor Jason Carter
- Jimmy Boyd as Howard
- Noah Beery Jr. as John Stebbins