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1980•104 min•Drama, Crime, History, TV Movie

Gideon's Trumpet

Is Gideon's Trumpet a Hit or Flop?

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Is Gideon's Trumpet worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Drama, Crime, History, TV Movie film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Gideon's Trumpet Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Henry Fonda
Henry FondaClarence Earl Gideon
José Ferrer
José FerrerAbe Fortas
John Houseman
John HousemanChief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Fay Wray
Fay WrayEdna Curtis
Dean Jagger
Dean Jagger6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe1st Supreme Court Justice
Nicholas Pryor
Nicholas PryorJacob
William Prince
William Prince5th Supreme Court Justice
Lane Smith
Lane SmithFred Turner
Richard McKenzie
Richard McKenzieJudge Robert McCrary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon's Trumpet worth watching?

Gideon's Trumpet has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Crime, History movies.

Is Gideon's Trumpet hit or flop?

Gideon's Trumpet has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Gideon's Trumpet?

Gideon's Trumpet is a Drama, Crime, History movie that 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 whic...

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