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Inherit the Wind

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.8K
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.8K
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  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writers
    • Jerome Lawrence(play)
    • Robert E. Lee(play)
    • Nedrick Young(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • George C. Scott
    • Lane Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writers
    • Jerome Lawrence(play)
    • Robert E. Lee(play)
    • Nedrick Young(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • George C. Scott
    • Lane Smith
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    • 33User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • Henry Drummondas Henry Drummond
    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Matthew Harrison Bradyas Matthew Harrison Brady
    Lane Smith
    Lane Smith
    • Reverend Jeremiah Brownas Reverend Jeremiah Brown
    Tom Everett Scott
    Tom Everett Scott
    • Bertram Catesas Bertram Cates
    Kathryn Morris
    Kathryn Morris
    • Rachel Brownas Rachel Brown
    John Cullum
    John Cullum
    • Judge Merle Coffeyas Judge Merle Coffey
    Brad Greenquist
    Brad Greenquist
    • Tom Davenportas Tom Davenport
    David Wells
    David Wells
    • Mayor Carteras Mayor Carter
    Peter Mackenzie
    Peter Mackenzie
    • Jesse Dunlapas Jesse Dunlap
    Dennis Cockrum
    Dennis Cockrum
    • Meekeras Meeker
    Steve Monroe
    Steve Monroe
    • Howardas Howard
    Jim Meskimen
    Jim Meskimen
    • Sauberas Sauber
    Royce D. Applegate
    Royce D. Applegate
    • George Sillersas George Sillers
    Amzie Strickland
    Amzie Strickland
    • Mrs. Krebsas Mrs. Krebs
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    • Mrs. Haleyas Mrs. Haley
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Sarah Bradyas Sarah Brady
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • E.K. Hornbeckas E.K. Hornbeck
    Dirk Blocker
    Dirk Blocker
    • Sheriff Sam Gibsonas Sheriff Sam Gibson
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writers
      • Jerome Lawrence(play)
      • Robert E. Lee(play)
      • Nedrick Young(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      According to Piper Laurie, both Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott were in poor health during filming. However, she claimed that while Lemmon frequently forgot his lines, Scott despite being very weak and tired never forgot his.
    • 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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    Excellent remake
    The Showtime cable channel has scored another success here. Recently Showtime gave us Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott in a remake of 12 ANGRY MEN, and now we have these two excellent actors in the remake of INHERIT THE WIND.

    The fictionalized retelling of the famous "Monkey Trial" is an interesting study in what is still with us -- the struggle between literal interpretation of the Bible and secular science. The point that INHERIT THE WIND makes is that there may be no contradiction between science and religion -- but that by looking at the letter and not the spirit of religion, we create divisions for ourselves and will eventually inherit the wind. In other words, we will inherit nothing but talk.

    The cast is excellent. This is a worthy successor to the powerful 1960 film.
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    • May 30, 1999

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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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