Inherit The Wind

– Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teache..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Inherit the Wind (1988)

Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

Inherit the Wind (1988) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Mar 1988

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

David Greene

Writer:

Jerome Lawrence (play), Robert E. Lee (play), John Gay (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Kirk Douglas, Jason Robards, Darren McGavin, John Harkins

Plot:

A teacher has taught about evolution in a small town in Tennessee. He has violated state law by doing this. Two great lawyers appear, one to assist in his defense, the other to help prosecute him. The town is divided in many ways which become apparent as the trial progresses. This is a dramatization of the Scopes Monkey Trial that pitted William Jennings Bryan against Clarence Darrow in a real case.

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10