
Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet
Release: 1980-04-30·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.4
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
Fay Wrayas Edna Curtis
Lane Smithas Fred Turner
Allan Richas Tobias Simon
Gwen Van Damas Mrs. Lawrence
Blake Clarkas Jail Librarian (uncredited)
Jerry Hardinas Sheriff Mel Cobb
David Sheineras Abe Krash
Henry Fondaas Clarence Earl Gideon
Nicholas Pryoras Jacob
Les Lannomas Bobby Earle
David Clennonas James Fitzpatrick
Seamon Glassas Prison Guard
James O'Connellas Warden
Dolph Sweetas Charlie
José Ferreras Abe Fortas
John Housemanas Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Gary Grubbsas Deputy Hamilton
Richard McKenzieas Judge Robert McCrary
Ford Raineyas 2nd Supreme Court Justice
Richard Linebackas Lester Wade
Michael Cavanaughas Stocker
Paul Benjaminas Artis
Sam Jaffeas 1st Supreme Court Justice
William Princeas 5th Supreme Court Justice
Edmund H. Northas Supreme Court Justice
Dean Jaggeras 6th Supreme Court Justice
Timothy Scottas Toby
J. Patrick McNamaraas Harris
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