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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

What is astonishing in this 1960 film is the gutsy way it engages in ideas, pulls no punches in its language, and allows the characters long and impassioned speeches.

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Cast & Crew

Stanley Kramer
Director
Sam Harris
As Townsman (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
As Dr. John (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
As Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Ray Teal
As Jessie H. Dunlap
Earle Hodgins
As Dr. Britton's Tonic Spieler with Chimp (uncredited)
Frank Mills
As Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

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Inherit the Wind was released in theaters on October 12, 1960.