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.
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 5 nominations total
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- TriviaAccording 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured 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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This play is absolutely timeless! It's more relevant today than ever!
It would be hard to botch "Inherit the Wind," especially with this cast. Lemmon is not as great as Spencer Tracy in the original movie-- but then who would be? However, George Scott Scott far surpasses Frederick March. Scott is the best Brady I have seen in numerous versions of the play/movie, and the ONLY one who managed to make Brady a sympathetic character and not merely a buffoon. Wonderful, too-frequently-seen Piper Laurie makes a great deal of the relatively thankless role of Mrs. Brady. What a terrible waste that Hollywood didn't know what to do with her. After "Until They Sail," especially "The Hustler," and various other roles leading and supporting, she should have been a major star. One can only hope that she chose to pursue a private life rather than a career.
In the political climate of today--2005--"Inherit the Wind" has a great deal to say. Is anyone listening?
In the political climate of today--2005--"Inherit the Wind" has a great deal to say. Is anyone listening?
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- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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