Trial(1955)
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Trial Synopsis
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
Trial (1955) is a drama film directed by Mark Robson, released on October 7, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy and John Hodiak. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Robson
- Writers:
- Don Mankiewicz, Don Mankiewicz
- Producers:
- Charles Schnee
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Composer:
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Trial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Ford
as David Blake
Dorothy McGuire
as Abbe Nyle
Arthur Kennedy
as Barney Castle
John Hodiak
as District Attorney John J. Armstrong
Katy Jurado
as Consuela Chavez
Rafael Campos
as Angel Chavez
Juano Hernández
as Judge Theodore Motley
Robert Middleton
as A.A. "Fats" Sanders
John Hoyt
as Ralph Castillo
Paul Guilfoyle
as Cap Grant
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Finn
- Ann Lee
Ann Lee
as Gail Wiltse
Key crew
Directed by Mark Robson, written by Don Mankiewicz and Don Mankiewicz, produced by Charles Schnee.
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Trial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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Trial – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trial online?
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Trial (1955) is available to stream on Looke and Looke Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Trial?
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The main cast of Trial (1955) includes Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy, John Hodiak and Katy Jurado. The film was directed by Mark Robson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trial released?
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Trial was released on October 7, 1955 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Trial worth watching?
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Trial (1955) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.