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