Inherit the Wind
Seen it?1965 | 90 min | TV Movie, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Sits nicely alongside Inherit the Wind.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public school. Two of the finest legal minds in the U.S. are called to the trial: Henry Drummond for the defense, and Matthew Harrison Brady for the prosecution. The trial proceeds on three levels, the guilt or innocence of Cates, the issue of the Bible vs. Darwin, and finally, the personal confrontation between Drummond and Brady.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Schaefer
- Melvyn DouglasHenry Drummond
- Ed BegleyMatthew Harrison Brady
- Diane BakerRachel Brown
- Murray HamiltonE.K. Hornbeck
- John RandolphRev. Brown
- Adrienne KingMelinda
- Charles WhiteBollinger
- Burt BrinckerhoffBert Cates
- Norman WrightTownsman
- Robert BreenElijah