
Inherit the Wind
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Top Cast


Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Matthew Harrison Brady
Kirk Douglas
Matthew Harrison Brady


Jason Robards
Jason Robards
Harry Drummond
Jason Robards
Harry Drummond


Darren McGavin
Darren McGavin
E.K. Hornbeck
Darren McGavin
E.K. Hornbeck


John Harkins
John Harkins
Judge
John Harkins
Judge


Megan Follows
Megan Follows
Rachel Brown
Megan Follows
Rachel Brown


Kyle Secor
Kyle Secor
Bertram Cates
Kyle Secor
Bertram Cates


Michael Ensign
Michael Ensign
Reverend Brown
Michael Ensign
Reverend Brown


Don Hood
Don Hood
Mayor
Don Hood
Mayor


Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Lucy Brady
Jean Simmons
Lucy Brady


Josh Clark
Josh Clark
Davenport
Josh Clark
Davenport
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