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Inherit the Wind

In 1925, a Tennessee science teacher faced trial for allegedly promoting evolution in the classroom, sparking a heated debate between two esteemed lawyers who presented opposing arguments.

The drama follows the story of a teacher, B.T. Cates, who is arrested for teaching Darwin's theories. Henry Drummond, a renowned lawyer, takes on the case to defend Cates, while fundamentalist politician Matthew Brady leads the prosecution. The story is loosely based on the 1925 Scopes monkey trial, where famous lawyers Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan debated the issue of teaching evolution in schools.

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Main Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyHenry Drummond
Fredric MarchFredric MarchMatthew Harrison Brady
Gene KellyGene KellyE.K. Hornbeck
Dick YorkDick YorkBertram T. Cates
Donna AndersonDonna AndersonRachel Brown
Harry MorganHarry MorganJudge Mel
Claude AkinsClaude AkinsRev. Jeremiah Brown
Elliott ReidElliott ReidProsecutor Tom Davenport
Paul HartmanPaul HartmanBailiff Mort Meeker
Philip CoolidgePhilip CoolidgeMayor Jason Carter
Jimmy BoydJimmy BoydHoward
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.John Stebbins
Norman FellNorman FellWGN Radio Technician
Hope SummersHope SummersMrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman
Ray TealRay TealJessie H. Dunlap
Renee GodfreyRenee GodfreyMrs. Stebbins
Florence EldridgeFlorence EldridgeSarah Brady
John AlbanJohn AlbanCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Leon AltonLeon AltonTownsman (uncredited)
Don AmesDon AmesCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Don AndersonDon AndersonCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Eddie BakerEddie BakerCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Frank BakerFrank BakerTownsman (uncredited)
Brandon BeachBrandon BeachTownsman (uncredited)
Gail BonneyGail BonneyFundamentalist Woman (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Buck BuckoBuck BuckoTownsman (uncredited)
George CalligaGeorge CalligaCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Dick CherneyDick CherneyTownsman (uncredited)
Oliver CrossOliver CrossCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Jack DalyJack DalyEskimo Pie Vendor in Courtroom (uncredited)
Jack DeeryJack DeeryTownsman (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrDr. John (uncredited)
George DunnGeorge DunnBanker / Critic at Town Meeting (uncredited)
Donald ElsonDonald ElsonBollinger (uncredited)
Adolph FaylauerAdolph FaylauerCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Duke FishmanDuke FishmanCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Raoul FreemanRaoul FreemanCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
David FrescoDavid FrescoThreatening Spectator (uncredited)
Richard GeorgeRichard GeorgeYoung Farmer Carrying Burning Effigy (uncredited)
James GonzalezJames GonzalezScientist (uncredited)
Signe HackSigne HackTownswoman (uncredited)
Stuart HallStuart HallDr. Amos Keller (uncredited)
Joseph HamiltonJoseph HamiltonMan Yelling at Brady Welcome (uncredited)
Sam HarrisSam HarrisTownsman (uncredited)
Earle HodginsEarle HodginsDr. Britton's Tonic Spieler with Chimp (uncredited)
Wendell HolmesWendell HolmesBanker - Critic at City Meeting (uncredited)
Shep HoughtonShep HoughtonTownsman (uncredited)
Colin KennyColin KennyCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Hank MannHank MannTownsman (uncredited)
Harp McGuireHarp McGuireHarry Esterbrook (uncredited)
Frank MillsFrank MillsCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Hans MoebusHans MoebusTownsman (uncredited)
Robert OsterlohRobert OsterlohSam - Deputy Arresting Cates (uncredited)
Bob PerryBob PerryCourtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardTownsman (uncredited)
Paul PowerPaul PowerCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsTownsman (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsWoman Diner (uncredited)
Robert RobinsonRobert RobinsonTownsman (uncredited)
Scott SeatonScott SeatonCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Bert StevensBert StevensCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Hal TaggartHal TaggartJuror (uncredited)
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Justice WatsonJustice WatsonHillsboro Salesman (uncredited)
Will WrightWill WrightBible Salesman (uncredited)

Creators

Stanley KramerStanley KramerDirector
Nedrick YoungNedrick YoungScreenplay
Harold Jacob SmithHarold Jacob SmithScreenplay

Inherit the Wind Videos

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Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Inherit the Wind (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Inherit the Wind (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Brian Trenchard-Smith on Inherit The Wind

Brian Trenchard-Smith on Inherit The Wind

Info about Inherit the Wind

Studio(s): Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Jul 07, 1960

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $4,360,000.00

Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Biography, History

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