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1 November 1960 (USA) moreTagline:
It's all about the monkey trial that rocked America.Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Tribeca Film Fest announces the rest of the lineup (From QuietEarth. 11 March 2009, 12:16 PM, PDT)
Stars To Pay Tribute To Stanley Kramer
(From WENN. 20 March 2001)
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Tracy at his zenith moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Spencer Tracy | ... | Henry Drummond | |
| Fredric March | ... | Matthew Harrison Brady | |
| Gene Kelly | ... | E. K. Hornbeck | |
| Dick York | ... | Bertram T. Cates | |
| Donna Anderson | ... | Rachel Brown | |
| Harry Morgan | ... | Judge Mel Coffey | |
| Claude Akins | ... | Rev. Jeremiah Brown | |
| Elliott Reid | ... | Prosecutor Tom Davenport | |
| Paul Hartman | ... | Deputy Horace Meeker - Bailiff | |
| Philip Coolidge | ... | Mayor Jason Carter | |
| Jimmy Boyd | ... | Howard - Biology Student | |
| Noah Beery Jr. | ... | John Stebbins | |
| Norman Fell | ... | WGN Radio Technician | |
| Gordon Polk | ... | George Sillers - Juror Accepted | |
| Hope Summers | ... | Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman |
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128 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #19499) | USA:PG (re-rating) | West Germany:12 | Australia:G | Canada:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:11Fun Stuff
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Based on the true events of the Scopes Monkey Trial which took place in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: As Matthew Brady ends his arrival speech to a crowd of supporters on the street, the 'old time religion' song is sung by the throng, but their lips are completely out of sync with the soundtrack. moreQuotes:
Matthew Harrison Brady: I have been to their cities and I have seen the altars upon which they sacrifice the futures of their children to the gods of science. And what are their rewards? Confusion and self-destruction. New ways to kill each other in wars. I tell you gentlemen the way of science is the way of darkness. moreSoundtrack:
(Give Me That) Old Time Religion moreFAQ
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We have been blessed with many, many wonderful films over the decades, and we have also been blessed with seeing many, many fine actors and actresses. Here you have a film, with a host of stars; brilliantly portraying characters from a true story, with acting that is sublime. The dialogue is sharp, witty, and each performance is gripping. Small town America, religious bigotry are all handled in a sympathetic manner by the use of powerful acting. I gave this film a 10 purely because it is one of those rare gems that stay in the mind forever. It is truly memorable, and one can watch it time and time again to marvel at the superb portrayals. There is a saying that they don't make 'em like they use to. No sir, they certainly don't!