Trial
“Tense! Timely! Thrilling!”
Synopsis
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
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Glenn Ford
David Blake
Dorothy McGuire
Abbe Nyle
Arthur Kennedy
Barney Castle
John Hodiak
District Attorney John J. Armstrong
Katy Jurado
Consuela Chavez
Rafael Campos
Angel Chavez
Juano Hernández
Judge Theodore Motley
Robert Middleton
A.A. "Fats" Sanders
John Hoyt
Ralph Castillo
Paul Guilfoyle
Cap Grant
Elisha Cook Jr.
Finn
Ann Lee
Gail Wiltse
Whit Bissell
Sam Wiltse
Richard Gaines
Dr. Johannes Schacter
Barry Kelley
Jim Brackett
Dorothy Green
Mrs. Mary Ackerman (uncredited)
Frank Cady
Canford (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Youval (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Don Mankiewicz
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Robert Surtees
Albert Akst
Charles Schnee
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Charles Schnee
Producer
Don Mankiewicz
Writer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trial about?
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
Who directed Trial?
Trial was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Trial?
The principal cast of Trial includes Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy, John Hodiak, Katy Jurado.
When was Trial released and how long is it?
Trial was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is Trial based on a book or true story?
Trial is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Don Mankiewicz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial?
Trial holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).