Gideon's Trumpet
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Crime, History, TV Movie |
| Director | Robert L. Collins |
| Runtime | 104 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its compelling narrative not around courtroom theatrics, but around quiet, human resilience. It relies on Henry Fonda's masterful performance to turn a legal procedure into a deeply personal story about dignity.
What lingers after the credits is a profound respect for the incremental machinery of justice and the power of a single, steadfast voice to move it. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert L. Collins
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For attentive viewing in a quiet setting, to fully absorb the nuanced storytelling.
🎭 Cast
Henry Fonda
Clarence Earl Gideon
José Ferrer
Abe Fortas
John Houseman
Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Fay Wray
Edna Curtis
Dean Jagger
6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffe
1st Supreme Court Justice
Nicholas Pryor
Jacob
William Prince
5th Supreme Court Justice
Lane Smith
Fred Turner
Richard McKenzie
Judge Robert McCrary
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