Inherit the Wind
Directed by Stanley Kramer
Teacher B.T. Cates is arrested for teaching Darwin's theories. Famous lawyer Henry Drummond defends him; fundamentalist politician Matthew Brady prosecutes. This is a very thinly disguised rendition of the 1925 "Scopes monkey trial" with debates between Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan taken largely from the transcripts.
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Inherit the Wind Ratings & Reviews
- Mister ArnMay 13, 2025Found it a little preachy (pun intended) but really liked some of the long winded speeches. It very sad that this film still has relevance more than 40 years later.
- DANNYZUKO78June 28, 2025CAN I OBJECT
- ChrisDecember 29, 2024I know many will disagree with my thoughts on this movie, but as the movie helps show, everyone is allowed their own opinion as long as you have both sides of the story to make that opinion...This is a movie that I have watched several times, and each time I watch it, it still has the power to draw me in. A movie that was made in the 1960s about a trial that happened in the 1930s and this could be made today with the same impact and truth. As we live today and get closer and closer to the government being in complete control of our lives, this movie brings up the process of "Free Thinking" Wow what a concept. While watching this lose the attitude towards the religious aspect and really think about the over all meaning. This movie is not about the fight of Religion vs. Darwin it is about the ability to make your own decisions. The battle between Tracy and March is outstanding.
Inherit the Wind Trivia
Inherit the Wind was released on July 7, 1960.
Inherit the Wind was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Inherit the Wind has a runtime of 2h 8m.
Inherit the Wind was produced by Stanley Kramer.
Teacher B.T. Cates is arrested for teaching Darwin's theories. Famous lawyer Henry Drummond defends him; fundamentalist politician Matthew Brady prosecutes. This is a very thinly disguised rendition of the 1925 "Scopes monkey trial" with debates between Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan taken largely from the transcripts.
The key characters in Inherit the Wind are Henry Drummond (Spencer Tracy), Matthew Harrison Brady (Fredric March), E.K. Hornbeck (Gene Kelly).
Inherit the Wind is rated Not Rated.
Inherit the Wind is a Drama, History, Biography film.
Inherit the Wind has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.
Inherit the Wind had a budget of $2M.
Inherit the Wind has made $2M at the box office.