Inherit the Wind
4
(101)
Drama
1960
128 min
NR
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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"This is an exceptionally well-written and brilliantly acted drama starring some great actors. Spencer Tracy, Dick York, Henry Morgan, Gene Kelly, Claude Adkins, and Norman Fell (Three's Company) in a small role as a Television Company operator. The storyline is about a small town who puts a schoolteacher on trial for teaching evolution in the classroom. The rhetoric that fills every scene is intelligent, sharp, quick-witted, and at times comical. How much would a man sacrifice for freedom of thought? 💭 Spencer Tracy was dynamic as the defense lawyer. Dick York was relatable as a mild schoolteacher who wanted his students to have freedom of choice. Frederic March was incredible as the town's deacon and the prosecuting attorney."
Errika Mason
"Powerful acting in a movie that is surprisingly relevant in this day and age!"
Anita Skop
