Inherit the Wind
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Originally released in 1960. Inherit the Wind is a drama film. directed by Stanley Kramer. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, and Gene Kelly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (448 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Henry Drummond
Fredric March
as Matthew Harrison Brady
Gene Kelly
as E.K. Hornbeck
Dick York
as Bertram T. Cates
Donna Anderson
as Rachel Brown
Harry Morgan
as Judge Mel
Claude Akins
as Rev. Jeremiah Brown
Elliott Reid
as Prosecutor Tom Davenport
Paul Hartman
as Bailiff Mort Meeker
Philip Coolidge
as Mayor Jason Carter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Stanley Kramer Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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 b...
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by Stanley Kramer.
How long is Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Inherit the Wind released?
Inherit the Wind was released on July 7, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inherit the Wind?
The main cast of Inherit the Wind includes Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene Kelly, Dick York, Donna Anderson.
Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?
Inherit the Wind has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 448 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.