Gideon's Trumpet(1980)
Gideon's Trumpet Synopsis
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Gideon's Trumpet (1980) is a drama, crime, history and tv movie film directed by Robert L. Collins, released on April 30, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman and Fay Wray. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert L. Collins
- Writers:
- David W. Rintels, Anthony Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Donald H. Birnkrant
- Composer:
- Joseph Weiss
- Production:
- Gideon Productions, Worldvision Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Gideon's Trumpet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Fonda
as Clarence Earl Gideon
José Ferrer
as Abe Fortas
John Houseman
as Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Fay Wray
as Edna Curtis
Dean Jagger
as 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffe
as 1st Supreme Court Justice
Nicholas Pryor
as Jacob
William Prince
as 5th Supreme Court Justice
Lane Smith
as Fred Turner
Richard McKenzie
as Judge Robert McCrary
Dolph Sweet
as Charlie
Ford Rainey
as 2nd Supreme Court Justice
Key crew
Directed by Robert L. Collins, written by David W. Rintels and Anthony Lewis.
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Gideon's Trumpet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Gideon's Trumpet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gideon's Trumpet online?
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Gideon's Trumpet (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gideon's Trumpet?
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The main cast of Gideon's Trumpet (1980) includes Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray and Dean Jagger. The film was directed by Robert L. Collins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gideon's Trumpet released?
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Gideon's Trumpet was released on April 30, 1980 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Gideon's Trumpet worth watching?
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Gideon's Trumpet (1980) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.