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