Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys(1976)
The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Synopsis
In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) is a drama and history film directed by Fielder Cook, released on April 22, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Arthur Hill, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ken Kercheval and Vera Miles. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Fielder Cook
- Writers:
- John McGreevey, Dan T. Carter
- Producers:
- Paul Leaf
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Tosi
- Production:
- Tomorrow Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) Trailer
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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arthur Hill
as Judge James Edwin Horton
Lewis J. Stadlen
as Sam Liebowitz
Ken Kercheval
as Dist. Atty. Tom Knight
Vera Miles
as Mrs. Horton
Ellen Barber
as Victoria Price
- Susan Lederer
Susan Lederer
as Ruby Bates
David Harris
as Haywood Patterson
Robert Fields
as Joe Brodsky
Rony Clanton
as Andy Wright
Tom Ligon
as Lester Carter
Richard Backus
as Dr. Lynch
- Michael Adams
Michael Adams
as Gene Williams
Key crew
Directed by Fielder Cook, written by John McGreevey and Dan T. Carter, produced by Paul Leaf.
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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
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The main cast of Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) includes Arthur Hill, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ken Kercheval, Vera Miles and Ellen Barber. The film was directed by Fielder Cook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys released?
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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys was released on April 22, 1976 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys worth watching?
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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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