Inherit the Wind
It’s all about the fabulous “Monkey Trial” that rocked America!
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
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1960-07-07
- Runtime: 128 minutes
- Rating: 7.661/10 (429 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $2,000,000
- Production Companies: Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8344
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
Official Trailer
Inherit the Wind (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Eureka Classics Trailer
Brian Trenchard-Smith on Inherit The Wind
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
Inherit the Wind is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1960-07-07.
Who are the main actors in Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
The main cast includes Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene Kelly, Dick York, Donna Anderson, .
Where can I watch Inherit the Wind online?â–Ľ
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Inherit the Wind is available.
Is Inherit the Wind based on a true story?â–Ľ
It’s all about the fabulous “Monkey Trial” that rocked America!
What is the IMDb rating of Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
Inherit the Wind has an IMDb rating of 7.661/10 based on 429 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $2,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
The soundtrack was composed by Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Inherit the Wind filmed?â–Ľ
Inherit the Wind was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
The total runtime of Inherit the Wind is 128 minutes.
Is Inherit the Wind suitable for kids?â–Ľ
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Inherit the Wind?â–Ľ
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Inherit the Wind.
Does Inherit the Wind have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ
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