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