Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Gregory Peck | ... | Atticus Finch | |
John Megna | ... | Dill Harris | |
Frank Overton | ... | Sheriff Heck Tate | |
Rosemary Murphy | ... | Maudie Atkinson | |
Ruth White | ... | Mrs. Dubose | |
Brock Peters | ... | Tom Robinson | |
Estelle Evans | ... | Calpurnia | |
Paul Fix | ... | Judge Taylor | |
Collin Wilcox Paxton | ... | Mayella Violet Ewell (as Collin Wilcox) | |
James Anderson | ... | Bob Ewell | |
Alice Ghostley | ... | Aunt Stephanie Crawford | |
Robert Duvall | ... | Boo Radley | |
William Windom | ... | Mr. Gilmer | |
Crahan Denton | ... | Walter Cunningham Sr. | |
Richard Hale | ... | Nathan Radley |
Small-town Alabama, 1932. Atticus Finch (played by Gregory Peck) is a lawyer and a widower. He has two young children, Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch is currently defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, Jem and Scout are intrigued by their neighbours, the Radleys, and the mysterious, seldom-seen Boo Radley in particular. Written by grantss
Enough good things can't be said about this movie. It is undoubtedly one of the best and most moving films ever made. No other racial injustice or discriminatory based movie can even compare with "To Kill a Mockingbird". This movie not only makes you sympathize with those who were being discriminated against, but also those who fought for those people. One of the most moving parts of the movie is when Atticus Finch is leaving the court room and Reverend Sykes tells Scout to "stand up your father is passing".
Gregory Peck has always been one of my favorite actors. This is definitely one of my favorite roles that he has ever played, and he does an excellent job at it. Mary Badham and Philip Alford are excellent as Jem and Scout. Mary Badham became the youngest girl to receive an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress for her role as Scout. Although it had a short time on screen, Robert Duvall's portrayal of "Boo" Radley was one of his very first roles on screen and what better movie than "To Kill a Mockingbird" to kick off your acting career.
A great movie of all times.