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