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