Inherit the Wind 1988
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- David Greene
- Networks
- David Greene Productions, Vincent Pictures, Robert Papazian Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Inherit the Wind?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Inherit the Wind" (1988).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 20, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- David Greene Productions, Vincent Pictures, Robert Papazian Productions
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- David Greene Productions, Vincent Pictures, Robert Papazian Productions
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Source [1]: Title: Inherit the Wind (1988). Release date: 03/20/1988 (US). Genre: Drama and TV Movie. Runtime: 1h 36m.
Source [2]: Title: Inherit the Wind (1988 film). Type: American legal drama television film. Director: David Greene. Writer: John Gay. Based on: 1955 play of the same name by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee.
Source [3]: Plot: 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.
Source [4]: Cast: Kirk Douglas as Matthew Harrison Brady, Jason Robards as Harry Drummond. (Mentions 24 actors total).
Source [5]: Play details (not strictly film details, but mentions characters Howard and Melinda in the play context).
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“A gripping exploration of drama and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Inherit the Wind worth watching?
Inherit the Wind holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Inherit the Wind and when was it released?
Inherit the Wind is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind was directed by David Greene.
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