Inherit the Wind
1960·Movie·
·2h 8min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersJusticeMoral DilemmasIntellectualism Vs. ReligionFreedom Of ThoughtScience Vs. Faith
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial RevolutionMedia ManipulationReligious ConflictCourtroom BattleQuestioning AuthorityUncovering TruthsIntellectual PursuitPersonal Sacrifice
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Stanley Kramer, Ivan Volkman, Ernest Laszlo
Produced by:
Stanley Kramer, Anne P. Kramer
Composed by:
Ernest Gold
Cast
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