Inherit the Wind
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Release Date: 1960-07-07
Runtime: 128 mins
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
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Runtime
128 minutes
Release Date
1960-07-07
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$2,000,000
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR
Year:
1961
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY (BLACK-AND-WHITE)
Year:
1961
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
1961
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY—BASED ON MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER MEDIUM)
Year:
1961
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Inherit the Wind ?
The movie is approximately 128 minutes long.
What is the Inherit the Wind's release date?
1960-07-07 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Inherit the Wind?
The movie belongs to the Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Inherit the Wind?
The lead actors include Spencer Tracy , Gene Kelly , and Dick York , among others.
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
The movie was directed by Stanley Kramer Stanley Kramer Ivan Volkman
What is the Inherit the Wind's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $2,000,000 .
How much did Inherit the Wind movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $2,000,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Inherit the Wind movie?
Major production companies include Stanley Kramer Productions United Artists .
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