Inherit the Wind

Inherit the Wind

Directed by Stanley Kramer
19602hr 8min

Step right up and witness the clash of the titans in "Inherit the Wind"! This riveting courtroom drama follows the high-stakes trial of schoolteacher Bertram Cates, who finds himself in hot water for daring to teach Darwin's theory of evolution. As the tension escalates, renowned defense attorney Henry Drummond, played by the legendary Spencer Tracy, steps into the ring to defend Cates against the formidable prosecutor Matthew Brady, portrayed by the incomparable Fredric March.

Set in a small town but with national implications, this film delves deep into the themes of freedom of speech, the battle between faith and reason, and the power of standing up for what you believe in. As the trial unfolds, alliances are tested, egos clash, and truths are laid bare in a showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "Inherit the Wind" is not just a movie; it's a thought-provoking journey that will challenge your beliefs and leave you questioning where you stand in the ever-present debate between science and religion. Don't miss your chance to witness this cinematic masterpiece that has stood the test of time.

Cast

Claude Akins

Rev. Jeremiah Brown

Claude Akins

Will Wright

Bible Salesman (uncredited)

Will Wright

Harry Morgan

Judge Mel

Harry Morgan

Gene Kelly

E.K. Hornbeck

Gene Kelly

Spencer Tracy

Henry Drummond

Spencer Tracy

Norman Fell

WGN Radio Technician

Norman Fell

Fredric March

Matthew Harrison Brady

Fredric March

Dick York

Bertram T. Cates

Dick York

Elliott Reid

Prosecutor Tom Davenport

Elliott Reid

Noah Beery Jr.

John Stebbins

Noah Beery Jr.

Bert Stevens

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Leoda Richards

Woman Diner (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

Hank Mann

Townsman (uncredited)

Hank Mann

Ray Teal

Jessie H. Dunlap

Ray Teal

Donna Anderson

Rachel Brown

Donna Anderson

Hans Moebus

Townsman (uncredited)

Hans Moebus

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Townsman (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Addison Richards

Townsman (uncredited)

Addison Richards

Charles Wagenheim

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Charles Wagenheim

Hal Taggart

Juror (uncredited)

Hal Taggart

Paul Power

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Paul Power

Hope Summers

Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman

Hope Summers

Paul Hartman

Bailiff Mort Meeker

Paul Hartman

Dick Cherney

Townsman (uncredited)

Dick Cherney

Wendell Holmes

Banker - Critic at City Meeting (uncredited)

Wendell Holmes

Bob Perry

Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Bob Perry

Donald Elson

Bollinger (uncredited)

Donald Elson

Frank Baker

Townsman (uncredited)

Frank Baker

Robert Osterloh

Sam - Deputy Arresting Cates (uncredited)

Robert Osterloh

Lester Dorr

Dr. John (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

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