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