Inherit the Wind 1960

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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.

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

Director:

Stanley Kramer

Writer:

Nedrick Young, Harold Jacob Smith, Robert Edwin Lee, Jerome Lawrence

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

1960 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

128 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Inherit the Wind

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Jimmy Boyd

as Howard

Noah Beery Jr.

as John Stebbins

Norman Fell

as WGN Radio Technician

Gordon Polk

as George Sillers

Hope Summers

as Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman

Ray Teal

as Jessie H. Dunlap

Renee Godfrey

as Mrs. Stebbins

Florence Eldridge

as Sarah Brady

John Alban

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Leon Alton

as Townsman (uncredited)

Don Anderson

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Eddie Baker

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Frank Baker

as Townsman (uncredited)

John Barton

as Townsman (uncredited)

Brandon Beach

as Townsman (uncredited)

Gail Bonney

as Fundamentalist Woman (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Brad Brown

as Courtroom Photographer (uncredited)

Buck Bucko

as Townsman (uncredited)

George Calliga

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Dick Cherney

as Townsman (uncredited)

Oliver Cross

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Jack Daly

as Eskimo Pie Vendor in Courtroom (uncredited)

Jack Deery

as Townsman (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

as Dr. John (uncredited)

George Dunn

as Banker / Critic at Town Meeting (uncredited)

Donald Elson

as Bollinger (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Duke Fishman

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Raoul Freeman

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

David Fresco

as Threatening Spectator (uncredited)

Kay Garrett

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Richard George

as Young Farmer Carrying Burning Effigy (uncredited)

Helen Gereghty

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Joseph Glick

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

James Gonzalez

as Scientist (uncredited)

Signe Hack

as Townswoman (uncredited)

Stuart Hall

as Dr. Amos Keller (uncredited)

Joseph Hamilton

as Man Yelling at Brady Welcome (uncredited)

Sam Harris

as Townsman (uncredited)

Earle Hodgins

as Dr. Britton's Tonic Spieler with Chimp (uncredited)

Tex Holden

as Townsman (uncredited)

Wendell Holmes

as Banker - Critic at City Meeting (uncredited)

Shep Houghton

as Townsman (uncredited)

Colin Kenny

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Johnny Kern

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Perk Lazelle

as Townsman (uncredited)

King Lockwood

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Hank Mann

as Townsman (uncredited)

Sandee Marriott

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Thomas Martin

as Reporter in Courtroom (uncredited)

Harp McGuire

as Harry Esterbrook (uncredited)

Frank Mills

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Hans Moebus

as Townsman (uncredited)

Robert Osterloh

as Sam - Deputy Arresting Cates (uncredited)

Stephen Paylow

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Bob Perry

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Joe Ploski

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

as Townsman (uncredited)

Paul Power

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Waclaw Rekwart

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

John Rice

as Townsman (uncredited)

Addison Richards

as Townsman (uncredited)

Leoda Richards

as Woman Diner (uncredited)

Robert Robinson

as Townsman (uncredited)

Scott Seaton

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Leslie Sketchley

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Stephen Soldi

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Rudy Sooter

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Hal Taggart

as Juror (uncredited)

Harry Tenbrook

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

George Tracy

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Charles Wagenheim

as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Justice Watson

as Hillsboro Salesman (uncredited)

Will Wright

as Bible Salesman (uncredited)

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