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