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