Fear on Trial
Synopsis
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.
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George C. Scott
Louis Nizer
William Devane
John Henry Faulk
John Houseman
Mike Collins
Judd Hirsch
Saul
Lois Nettleton
Nan Claybourne
John McMartin
Tom Murray
Dorothy Tristan
Laura Faulk
William Redfield
Stan Hopp
Milt Kogan
Herb Steinmann
John Lehne
Thomas Bolan
John Lasell
Allan Miller
Gerry Dickler
Ben Piazza
Harry
John Harkins
Vincent Hartnett
Paul Hecht
Paul
David Susskind
Self
Mark Goodson
Self
Bruce Geller
Judge Abraham Geller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- David W. Rintels, John Henry Faulk
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Fear on Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBS Studios, Alan Landsburg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
David W. Rintels, John Henry Faulk
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Wilmer Butler
Tom Rolf
Stanley Chase, Alan Landsburg, Laurence D. Savadove
Department Leadership Roster
David W. Rintels
Writer
Lamont Johnson
Director
Stanley Chase
Producer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Tom Rolf
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear on Trial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fear on Trial about?
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.
Who directed Fear on Trial?
Fear on Trial was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Fear on Trial?
The principal cast of Fear on Trial includes George C. Scott, William Devane, John Houseman, Judd Hirsch, Lois Nettleton.
When was Fear on Trial released and how long is it?
Fear on Trial was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear on Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear on Trial was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
Is Fear on Trial based on a book or true story?
Fear on Trial is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Henry Faulk".