Gideon's Trumpet
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Gideon's Trumpet
- Genres: Drama, Crime, History, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1980-04-30
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (10 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Gideon Productions, Worldvision Enterprises
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.2262
- Languages: German, English
Cast & Crew
Henry Fonda
as Clarence Earl Gideon
José Ferrer
as Abe Fortas
John Houseman
as Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Fay Wray
as Edna Curtis
Dean Jagger
as 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffe
as 1st Supreme Court Justice
Nicholas Pryor
as Jacob
William Prince
as 5th Supreme Court Justice
Lane Smith
as Fred Turner
Richard McKenzie
as Judge Robert McCrary
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon's Trumpet?▼
Gideon's Trumpet is a Drama, Crime, History, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1980-04-30.
Who are the main actors in Gideon's Trumpet?▼
The main cast includes Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray, Dean Jagger, .
Where can I watch Gideon's Trumpet online?▼
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Is Gideon's Trumpet based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Gideon's Trumpet?▼
Gideon's Trumpet has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 10 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Gideon's Trumpet?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Gideon's Trumpet?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Gideon Productions, Worldvision Enterprises. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Gideon's Trumpet filmed?▼
Gideon's Trumpet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Gideon's Trumpet?▼
The total runtime of Gideon's Trumpet is 104 minutes.
Is Gideon's Trumpet suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Gideon's Trumpet?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Gideon's Trumpet.
Does Gideon's Trumpet have a post-credit scene?▼
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