Inherit the Wind (1988 film)

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Inherit the Wind
Written by John Gay
Based on the play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Directed by David Greene
Starring Kirk Douglas
Jason Robards
Darren McGavin
Jean Simmons
Theme music composer Arthur B. Rubinstein
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Running time 96 minutes
Release
Original release March 20, 1988 (1988-03-20)

Inherit the Wind is a 1988 television film adaptation of the play of the same name. The original 1955 play was written as a parable which fictionalized the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means of discussing the 1950s McCarthy trials.[1] This version differed from the two previous films by attempting to make Brady more sympathetic and the storyline (according to its producers) "a bit more fair to both sides."[2]

Cast

Awards

Emmy Awards

  • Won:Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special - Peter Douglas (executive producer) and Robert Papazian (producer)
  • Won:Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special - Jason Robards
  • Nominated: Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special-Stevan Larner

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