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.
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Inherit the Wind: frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus, and Hoopla. To rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
When was Inherit the Wind released?
Inherit the Wind was released on July 7, 1960.
Who is in the cast of Inherit the Wind?
The main cast includes Spencer Tracy (Henry Drummond), Fredric March (Matthew Harrison Brady), Gene Kelly (E.K. Hornbeck), and Dick York (Bertram T. Cates).
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by Stanley Kramer.
How long is Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind runs 128 minutes (2 h 8 min).
How is Inherit the Wind rated?
Inherit the Wind has a rating of 7.7/10 on TMDB from 490 votes.