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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

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1976 | 100 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
Made for history buffs. If you loved Zulu or Coach Carter, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fielder Cook

  • Arthur HillJudge James Edwin Horton
  • Lewis J. StadlenSam Liebowitz
  • Ken KerchevalDist. Atty. Tom Knight
  • Vera MilesMrs. Horton
  • Ellen BarberVictoria Price
  • Susan LedererRuby Bates
  • David HarrisHaywood Patterson
  • Robert FieldsJoe Brodsky
  • Rony ClantonAndy Wright
  • Tom LigonLester Carter