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Writers (WGA):
Jerome Lawrence (play) &
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Release Date:
20 March 1988 (USA) more
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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 synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination more
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Robards performance stands out. more (13 total)

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96 min
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In publicity for the television film, Kirk Douglas told reporters: "We went into the transcript of the real trial and found a lot more stuff (that is) much more dramatic, and much more pertinent to what's happening today. At the time this actually took place, you didn't have all of today's TV evangelists. There's no doubt that there is a tremendous and strong fundamentalist force in this country today, and we wanted to present this fairly, in dramatic terms." more
Quotes:
Matthew Harrison Brady: Tonight, in this godly Christian town, there is a young man who has turned his back upon God. Shall we call Hellfire down upon this man?
Crowd: Yes!
Matthew Harrison Brady: For all eternity to let his soul writhe in anguish and damnation?
Crowd: Yes!
Matthew Harrison Brady: Cursed, even though he be thine own brother?
Crowd: Yes!
Matthew Harrison Brady: [Raises his hands to silence the crowd] No.
[Lowers his hands]
Matthew Harrison Brady: No, my friends. We must never destroy that which we hope to save. Remember the wisdom of Solomon in the book of Proverbs. "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind." Forgive. Forgive this young man. Let the sweet love of our Savior enter his heart tonight and turn away those demons that would destroy him. We love you, Betram Cates, we love you! We love you! Glory be to God, we love you!
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Robards performance stands out., 27 July 1999
Author: yenlo from Auburn, Me

Not nearly as good as the 1960 original. Jason Robards performance as Henry Drummond stands out clearly as the highlight of the picture. If your going to watch this version include Stanley Kramers 1960 classic and make it a double feature.

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