Inherit the Wind (1988)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.226 |
Directed By
David Greene
Crew
David Greene
John Gay
Jerome Lawrence
Peter Douglas
Stevan Larner
Robert Papazian
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Robert E. Lee
Parkie L. Singh
Bill Ross
Cynthia T. Lewis
Marsha Kleinman
TOP CAST
Kirk Douglas
Matthew Harrison Brady
Jason Robards
Harry Drummond
Darren McGavin
E.K. Hornbeck
John Harkins
Judge
Megan Follows
Rachel Brown
Kyle Secor
Bertram Cates
Michael Ensign
Reverend Brown
Don Hood
Mayor
Jean Simmons
Lucy Brady
Josh Clark
Davenport
Scotch Byerley
Meeker
Ebbe Roe Smith
Dunlap
Douglas Dirkson
Mr. Bannister
Richard Lineback
Sillers
Tom McCleister
Bailiff
Jason Marin
Howard
Ron Hayden
Radio Newsman
Richard Gilbert-Hill
Radio Newsman
Terry Wills
Man at Counter
Kathy Kinney
Woman at Depot
Glenn Robards
Man at Depot
Robert Broyles
Man on Platform
Michael Joiner
News Photographer
Michael Lindström
Reporter
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