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Inherit the Wind

Inherit the Wind

1988·Movie·1h 36m

Drama, TV Movie

7.3 / 10 (11 votes)

The great minds of their day. The most famous court battle of the century. The explosive issue that won't go away!

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.

Directed by
David Greene
Original language
English
Released
20 March 1988

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Kirk Douglas

    Kirk Douglas

    Matthew Harrison Brady

  • Jason Robards

    Jason Robards

    Harry Drummond

  • Darren McGavin

    Darren McGavin

    E.K. Hornbeck

  • John Harkins

    John Harkins

    Judge

  • Megan Follows

    Megan Follows

    Rachel Brown

  • Kyle Secor

    Kyle Secor

    Bertram Cates

  • Michael Ensign

    Michael Ensign

    Reverend Brown

  • Don Hood

    Don Hood

    Mayor

  • Jean Simmons

    Jean Simmons

    Lucy Brady

  • Josh Clark

    Josh Clark

    Davenport

  • SB

    Scotch Byerley

    Meeker

  • Ebbe Roe Smith

    Ebbe Roe Smith

    Dunlap