
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
Blake Clarkas Jail Librarian (uncredited)
Lane Smithas Fred Turner
James O'Connellas Warden
Gary Grubbsas Deputy Hamilton
Fay Wrayas Edna Curtis
Les Lannomas Bobby Earle
John Housemanas Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
William Princeas 5th Supreme Court Justice
Michael Cavanaughas Stocker
Timothy Scottas Toby
Nicholas Pryoras Jacob
Ford Raineyas 2nd Supreme Court Justice
Seamon Glassas Prison Guard
Gwen Van Damas Mrs. Lawrence
Edmund H. Northas Supreme Court Justice
José Ferreras Abe Fortas
David Sheineras Abe Krash
Richard Linebackas Lester Wade
Jerry Hardinas Sheriff Mel Cobb
J. Patrick McNamaraas Harris
David Clennonas James Fitzpatrick
Paul Benjaminas Artis
Henry Fondaas Clarence Earl Gideon
Dean Jaggeras 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffeas 1st Supreme Court Justice
Richard McKenzieas Judge Robert McCrary
Dolph Sweetas Charlie
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