Inherit the Wind
“The great minds of their day. The most famous court battle of the century. The explosive issue that won't go away!”
Synopsis
Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
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Inherit the Wind (1988) Promo
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Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Matthew Harrison Brady
Jason Robards
Harry Drummond
Darren McGavin
E.K. Hornbeck
John Harkins
Judge
Megan Follows
Rachel Brown
Kyle Secor
Bertram Cates
Michael Ensign
Reverend Brown
Don Hood
Mayor
Jean Simmons
Lucy Brady
Josh Clark
Davenport
Scotch Byerley
Meeker
Ebbe Roe Smith
Dunlap
Douglas Dirkson
Mr. Bannister
Richard Lineback
Sillers
Tom McCleister
Bailiff
Jason Marin
Howard
Ron Hayden
Radio Newsman
Richard Gilbert-Hill
Radio Newsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay, Jerome Lawrence, Robert Edwin Lee
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Inherit the Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- David Greene Productions, Vincent Pictures, Robert Papazian Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
John Gay, Jerome Lawrence, Robert Edwin Lee
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Stevan Larner
Parkie L. Singh
Peter Douglas, Robert Papazian
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
John Gay
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Parkie L. Singh
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inherit the Wind
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What is Inherit the Wind about?
Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Inherit the Wind?
The principal cast of Inherit the Wind includes Kirk Douglas, Jason Robards, Darren McGavin, John Harkins, Megan Follows.
When was Inherit the Wind released and how long is it?
Inherit the Wind was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Inherit the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inherit the Wind was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).