
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
Seen it?1976 | 100 min | Drama, History
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
Trailer
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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