Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
“The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.”
Synopsis
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.
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Judge Horton & The Scottsboro Boys (1976) movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
Top Cast
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Arthur Hill
Judge James Edwin Horton
Lewis J. Stadlen
Sam Liebowitz
Ken Kercheval
Dist. Atty. Tom Knight
Vera Miles
Mrs. Horton
Ellen Barber
Victoria Price
Susan Lederer
Ruby Bates
David Harris
Haywood Patterson
Robert Fields
Joe Brodsky
Rony Clanton
Andy Wright
Tom Ligon
Lester Carter
Richard Backus
Dr. Lynch
Michael Adams
Gene Williams
Larry Butts
LeRoy Wright
Frank Bettis
Ozie Powell
Roy Cooper
Rossiter
James L. Day
Clarence Norris
Joe Dorsey
Newlin Andrews
Louis Fox
Win Baker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fielder Cook
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan T. Carter, John McGreevey
- Original Title
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fielder Cook
Dan T. Carter, John McGreevey
Mario Tosi
Eric Albertson
Paul Leaf, Thomas W. Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Fielder Cook
Director
Paul Leaf
Producer
Eric Albertson
Editor
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys about?
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.
Who directed Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys was directed by Fielder Cook.
Who stars in Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
The principal cast of Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys includes Arthur Hill, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ken Kercheval, Vera Miles, Ellen Barber.
When was Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys released and how long is it?
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys based on a book or true story?
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dan T. Carter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).