
Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
Release: 1960-07-07·Runtime: 128m·★ 7.7
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Florence Eldridgeas Sarah Brady
Ray Tealas Jessie H. Dunlap
Leoda Richardsas Woman Diner (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Townsman (uncredited)
Addison Richardsas Townsman (uncredited)
Gail Bonneyas Fundamentalist Woman (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrookas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Shep Houghtonas Townsman (uncredited)
Colin Kennyas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Fredric Marchas Matthew Harrison Brady
Philip Coolidgeas Mayor Jason Carter
Robert Osterlohas Sam - Deputy Arresting Cates (uncredited)
Harp McGuireas Harry Esterbrook (uncredited)
Joseph Hamiltonas Man Yelling at Brady Welcome (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Dr. Britton's Tonic Spieler with Chimp (uncredited)
Wendell Holmesas Banker - Critic at City Meeting (uncredited)
Hope Summersas Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Townsman (uncredited)
Spencer Tracyas Henry Drummond
Renee Godfreyas Mrs. Stebbins
Donald Elsonas Bollinger (uncredited)
Gene Kellyas E.K. Hornbeck
Harry Morganas Judge Mel
George Dunnas Banker / Critic at Town Meeting (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Dick Yorkas Bertram T. Cates
Norman Fellas WGN Radio Technician
Claude Akinsas Rev. Jeremiah Brown
Eddie Bakeras Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Frank Millsas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Will Wrightas Bible Salesman (uncredited)
Elliott Reidas Prosecutor Tom Davenport
Lester Dorras Dr. John (uncredited)
Adolph Faylaueras Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Donna Andersonas Rachel Brown
Paul Hartmanas Bailiff Mort Meeker
Noah Beery Jr.as John Stebbins
Frank Bakeras Townsman (uncredited)
George Calligaas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Stephen Soldias Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Jimmy Boydas Howard
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