Inherit the Wind (1960)
- 8.1
- 2h 8min
- Drama, Biography, History
- 1960-08-30 (USA)
Storyline
Teacher B.T. Cates is arrested for teaching Darwin's theories. Famous lawyer Henry Drummond defends him; fundamentalist politician Matthew Brady prosecutes. This is a very thinly disguised rendition of the 1925 "Scopes monkey trial" with debates between Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan taken largely from the transcripts.
Plot Keywords
courtroom drama, based on play, 1920s, religious zealot, jury, evolution, lawyer, teacher, reference to charles darwin, civil rights, law, title spoken by character, arrest, face slap, father daughter relationship, science, title based on the bible, preacher, court, judge
Short Review
Spencer Tracy does his cuddly curmudgeon turn as Clarence Darrow; it's a lazy, vague performance, but its wit provides the only crack of light in the film's somber, gray overcast.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 14.99,
3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]
