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Writers (WGA):
Nedrick Young (screenplay) (originally as Nathan E. Douglas) andHarold Jacob Smith (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
November 1960 (USA) moreTagline:
It's all about the monkey trial that rocked America.Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Kevin Spacey is a huge fan of Irish theater (IrishCentral) (From IrishCentral. 21 October 2009, 7:38 AM, PDT)
Tiff #4: Darwin walks out on Genesis
(From Roger Ebert's Blog. 11 September 2009, 2:14 PM, PDT)
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Brilliant - One of the finest movies ever made more (129 total)Cast
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Parents Guide:
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128 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #19499) | USA:PG (re-rating) | West Germany:12 | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | Australia:G | Canada:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:11Fun Stuff
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When Stanley Kramer offered the role of E.K. Hornbeck to Gene Kelly, Kelly initially turned it down. Kramer told him that his co-stars would be Fredric March and Spencer Tracy, and Kelly changed his mind. This was a risky move on Kramer's part, as he had not yet asked March or Tracy to participate. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: As Matthew Brady ends his arrival speech to a crowd of supporters on the street, the 'old time religion' song is sung by the throng, but their lips are completely out of sync with the soundtrack. moreSoundtrack:
We'll Hang Bert Cates to a Sour Apple Tree moreFAQ
Is this movie based on a novel?Where does the title "Inherit the Wind" come from?
Any recommendations for other movies with moral/philosophical clashes as in "Inherit the Wind"?
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This movie is well acted both March and Tracy perform remarkably. The story line depicts how ignorance and blind faith can generate a mob mentality. It beautifully reflects the social values of the time and depicts very well the attitudes of the time in which the movie was set. Like 12 angry men, it has simple sets and gives hope to the notion that not only can movies be educational and entertaining, there are producers that care about making a meaningful statement using a plot and acting to entertain.