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