Inherit the Wind(1965)
Inherit the Wind Synopsis
A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public school. Two of the finest legal minds in the U.S. are called to the trial: Henry Drummond for the defense, and Matthew Harrison Brady for the prosecution. The trial proceeds on three levels, the guilt or innocence of Cates, the issue of the Bible vs. Darwin, and finally, the personal confrontation between Drummond and Brady.
Inherit the Wind (1965) is a tv movie and drama film directed by George Schaefer, released on November 18, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Melvyn Douglas, Ed Begley, Diane Baker and Murray Hamilton. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- Robert Hartung
- Producers:
- George Schaefer
- Production:
- NBC, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
Inherit the Wind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melvyn Douglas
as Henry Drummond
Ed Begley
as Matthew Harrison Brady
Diane Baker
as Rachel Brown
Murray Hamilton
as E.K. Hornbeck
John Randolph
as Rev. Brown
Adrienne King
as Melinda
Charles White
as Bollinger
Burt Brinckerhoff
as Bert Cates
- Norman Wright
Norman Wright
as Townsman
- Robert Breen
Robert Breen
as Elijah
- Fred Burrell
Fred Burrell
as Davenport
- Doug Chapin
Doug Chapin
as Howard
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by Robert Hartung, produced by George Schaefer.
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Inherit the Wind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Inherit the Wind – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Inherit the Wind?
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The main cast of Inherit the Wind (1965) includes Melvyn Douglas, Ed Begley, Diane Baker, Murray Hamilton and John Randolph. The film was directed by George Schaefer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Inherit the Wind released?
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Inherit the Wind was released on November 18, 1965 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?
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Inherit the Wind (1965) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.