Trial
1955·Movie·
·1h 45min
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Tense! Timely! Thrilling!
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial IssuesMoral AmbiguityJustice Vs. RevengeRace RelationsCold War Politics
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersRacial TensionsCourtroom DramaMedia ManipulationCharacter AssassinationPropagandaFight For TruthPersonal SacrificeRed Scare
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
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Crew
Directed by:
Mark Robson, Robert Surtees, Robert Saunders
Written by:
Don Mankiewicz
Produced by:
Charles Schnee, James E. Newcom
Composed by:
Daniele Amfitheatrof
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