Inherit the Wind (1960)
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Storyline
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Inherit the Wind |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 12, 1960 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | politician, based on true story, teacher, trial, courtroom, courtroom drama, lawyer, evolution, rhetoric, scopes monkey trial, judiciary |
FAQ
What is Inherit the Wind about?
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
When was Inherit the Wind released?
Inherit the Wind was released on Oct 12, 1960 (status: Released).
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Stanley Kramer directed Inherit the Wind.
What is the TMDB rating of Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 491 votes.