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