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Inherit the Wind

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.4K
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Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott in Inherit the Wind (1999)
Drama

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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writers
    • Jerome Lawrence
    • Robert E. Lee
    • Nedrick Young
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • George C. Scott
    • Lane Smith
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writers
      • Jerome Lawrence
      • Robert E. Lee
      • Nedrick Young
    • Stars
      • Jack Lemmon
      • George C. Scott
      • Lane Smith
    • 38User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Top Cast37

    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Henry Drummond
    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Matthew Harrison Brady
    Lane Smith
    Lane Smith
    • Reverend Jeremiah Brown
    Tom Everett Scott
    Tom Everett Scott
    • Bertram Cates
    Kathryn Morris
    Kathryn Morris
    • Rachel Brown
    John Cullum
    John Cullum
    • Judge Merle Coffey
    Brad Greenquist
    Brad Greenquist
    • Tom Davenport
    David Wells
    David Wells
    • Mayor Carter
    Peter Mackenzie
    Peter Mackenzie
    • Jesse Dunlap
    Dennis Cockrum
    Dennis Cockrum
    • Meeker
    Steve Monroe
    Steve Monroe
    • Howard
    Jim Meskimen
    Jim Meskimen
    • Sauber
    Royce D. Applegate
    Royce D. Applegate
    • George Sillers
    Amzie Strickland
    Amzie Strickland
    • Mrs. Krebs
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    • Mrs. Haley
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Sarah Brady
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • E.K. Hornbeck
    Dirk Blocker
    Dirk Blocker
    • Sheriff Sam Gibson
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writers
      • Jerome Lawrence
      • Robert E. Lee
      • Nedrick Young
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    User reviews38

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Final film of George C. Scott.
    • Quotes
      • Henry Drummond: He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind and the fool shall be servant to the wise in heart.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      (Gimme Dat) Old Time Religion
      (uncredited)
      Traditional spiritual
      Sung by the Townfolks

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 29, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Heredarás el viento
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita Studios - 25135 Anza Drive, Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • MGM Television
      • Industry Entertainment
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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