Monday Morning Maybe

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Fear on Trial

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1975 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for people who'll be looking things up afterwards and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. A good follow-up to Good Night, and Good Luck. or GoodFellas.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lamont Johnson

  • George C. ScottLouis Nizer
  • William DevaneJohn Henry Faulk
  • John HousemanMike Collins
  • Judd HirschSaul
  • Lois NettletonNan Claybourne
  • John McMartinTom Murray
  • Dorothy TristanLaura Faulk
  • William RedfieldStan Hopp
  • Milt KoganHerb Steinmann
  • John LehneThomas Bolan