
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
Jerry Hardinas Sheriff Mel Cobb
Seamon Glassas Prison Guard
Timothy Scottas Toby
Nicholas Pryoras Jacob
Lane Smithas Fred Turner
Ford Raineyas 2nd Supreme Court Justice
J. Patrick McNamaraas Harris
Michael Cavanaughas Stocker
John Housemanas Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
David Clennonas James Fitzpatrick
Gary Grubbsas Deputy Hamilton
Henry Fondaas Clarence Earl Gideon
Fay Wrayas Edna Curtis
Allan Richas Tobias Simon
James O'Connellas Warden
Gwen Van Damas Mrs. Lawrence
Richard McKenzieas Judge Robert McCrary
Richard Linebackas Lester Wade
Paul Benjaminas Artis
Blake Clarkas Jail Librarian (uncredited)
José Ferreras Abe Fortas
Dean Jaggeras 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffeas 1st Supreme Court Justice
William Princeas 5th Supreme Court Justice
Dolph Sweetas Charlie
Les Lannomas Bobby Earle
Edmund H. Northas Supreme Court Justice
David Sheineras Abe Krash
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