
Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet
Release: 1980-04-30·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.0
DramaCrimeHistoryTV Movie
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Gideon Productions
Worldvision Enterprises
Cast
Les Lannomas Bobby Earle
Timothy Scottas Toby
José Ferreras Abe Fortas
William Princeas 5th Supreme Court Justice
Paul Benjaminas Artis
Seamon Glassas Prison Guard
Edmund H. Northas Supreme Court Justice
Henry Fondaas Clarence Earl Gideon
Nicholas Pryoras Jacob
J. Patrick McNamaraas Harris
Gary Grubbsas Deputy Hamilton
Dolph Sweetas Charlie
Fay Wrayas Edna Curtis
Richard McKenzieas Judge Robert McCrary
Richard Linebackas Lester Wade
David Clennonas James Fitzpatrick
Michael Cavanaughas Stocker
James O'Connellas Warden
Gwen Van Damas Mrs. Lawrence
Lane Smithas Fred Turner
Allan Richas Tobias Simon
Jerry Hardinas Sheriff Mel Cobb
Dean Jaggeras 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffeas 1st Supreme Court Justice
Ford Raineyas 2nd Supreme Court Justice
David Sheineras Abe Krash
Blake Clarkas Jail Librarian (uncredited)
John Housemanas Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
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