Inherit the Wind

1965TV Movie⏱️ 1h 30m

Drama

⭐ 8

IMDB Rating

89 votes

In 1925, a Tennessee science teacher is arrested for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and a mighty courtroom battle ensues.

Director

George Schaefer

Writers

Robert Hartung, Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee

Stars

Melvyn Douglas, Ed Begley, Norman Wright

Release Date

November 18, 1965

Language

English

Country

United States

🏆 1

Wins

🎯 7

Nominations

💬 4

Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Melvyn Douglas

as Henry Drummond

Ed Begley

as Matthew Harrison Brady

👤

Norman Wright

as Townsman

Diane Baker

as Rachel Brown

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Robert Breen

as Elijah

Burt Brinckerhoff

as Bert Cates

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Fred Burrell

as Davenport

Doug Chapin

as Howard

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George Ebeling

as Sillers

Harry Ellerbe

as Dunlap

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Mono

Color

Production

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

🏷️ Keywords

clarence darrow characterwilliam jennings bryan charactercrotchety old mancourtroom stageplaycourtroom drama

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Stupidity highlighted in this great film.

by flusem • 2012-06-19

9/10

"Institutionalised stupidity was perfectly highlighted in this superb film. All the remakes and TV adaptations did the storyline justice but fell short of the originals impact. It reached a global audience, seriously damaging the image of religion in the USA. A landmark cinematographic gem that quickly reached cult film status. It was responsible for fans coining the phrase Creatard, as in creationist retard. The storyline highlighted the blind faith thoughtlessness of evangelical, extremely commercial Christian fundamentalism. Demonstrating how it had corrupted both the education and legal sy..."