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