Inherit the Wind

TV Movie
19991999
PGPG
1h 53m

Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott in Inherit the Wind (1999)

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(play)
- Robert E. Lee(play)
- Nedrick Young(teleplay)
Stars

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 5 nominations total

Jack Lemmon in Inherit the Wind (1999)

Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott in Inherit the Wind (1999)

Director
- Daniel Petrie
Writers
- Jerome Lawrence(play)
- Robert E. Lee(play)
- Nedrick Young(teleplay)
All cast & crew
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This is another re-enactment of the play about the trial in 1925 of a school teacher who dared to teach Darwinian theory in his classroom. He did this as a consequence of one of his student's request to know... The student was a lad named 'Stebbins', and the trial (dubbed the 'Monkey Trial') pitted the great attorney of the day, Clarence Darrow, against the often running presidential candidate, and famous orator, William Jennings Bryan. —BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>

religion versus science reference to charles darwin scopes monkey trial based on true story based on play 29 more

Taglines
- The Landmark Trial That Forever Changed A Nation.
Genre
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for language and thematic material
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
George C. Scott, cast as Brady, had three years earlier played Drummond onstage.

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

Top review

Very Well done, a must see for the whole Family

I am sad that these two great actors are no longer with us. They both gave so much to us via Hollywood. This movie is one of many productions where their talent shined.

Inherit the Wind -1999- is about a teacher who was tried for teaching evolution back in 1925. The writers and director portrayed both men as honorable, intelligent members of society who simply had a different viewpoint. Unlike movies like Runaway Jury -2003- which demonized the firearm industry, and portrayed the other side as kind and caring. This film, Inherit the Wind, handled both sides of the Evolution debate seriously. Runaway Jury for example, had a jury member initiate the pledge of allegiance in court. A silly stunt that took the credibility of the movie away.

I highly recommend this film for the whole family and teachers should show this film for their students to watch. I am sure the discussions afterwards should be quite interesting.

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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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Runtime
1 hour 53 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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