
Gideon's Trumpet
Gideon's Trumpet
Release: 1980-04-30·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.4
DramaCrimeHistoryTV Movie
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Gideon Productions
Worldvision Enterprises
Cast
Allan Richas Tobias Simon
David Clennonas James Fitzpatrick
Jerry Hardinas Sheriff Mel Cobb
Blake Clarkas Jail Librarian (uncredited)
Dean Jaggeras 6th Supreme Court Justice
Nicholas Pryoras Jacob
Dolph Sweetas Charlie
Les Lannomas Bobby Earle
Gary Grubbsas Deputy Hamilton
Timothy Scottas Toby
William Princeas 5th Supreme Court Justice
John Housemanas Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
David Sheineras Abe Krash
Richard Linebackas Lester Wade
Michael Cavanaughas Stocker
José Ferreras Abe Fortas
Fay Wrayas Edna Curtis
Lane Smithas Fred Turner
Gwen Van Damas Mrs. Lawrence
Sam Jaffeas 1st Supreme Court Justice
Richard McKenzieas Judge Robert McCrary
Ford Raineyas 2nd Supreme Court Justice
Henry Fondaas Clarence Earl Gideon
J. Patrick McNamaraas Harris
Paul Benjaminas Artis
James O'Connellas Warden
Seamon Glassas Prison Guard
Edmund H. Northas Supreme Court Justice
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