Inherit the Wind (1999 film)

Inherit the Wind is a 1999 American made-for-television film adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name which originally aired on Showtime on May 29, 1999. The original play was written as a parable which fictionalized the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means of discussing the 1950s McCarthy trials.[1] It was George C. Scott's final film role. In the 1996 Broadway revival, he had played Drummond.[2][3]

Inherit the Wind
DVD cover
GenreDrama
Based on
Inherit the Wind
1955 play
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Written byNedrick Young
Harold Jacob Smith
Directed byDaniel Petrie
StarringJack Lemmon
George C. Scott
Beau Bridges
Music byLaurence Rosenthal
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerDennis Bishop
CinematographyJames Bartle
EditorPaul LaMastra
Running time114 minutes
Production companiesMGM Television
Showtime Networks
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseMay 29, 1999 (1999-05-29)

Plot summary

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Cast

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Awards

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Golden Globes

  • Won:Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV - Jack Lemmon

American Cinema Foundation, USA

  • Nominated: E Pluribus Unum Award, Television Movie

Directors Guild of America, USA

  • Nominated: DGA Award, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television, Daniel Petrie

Emmy Awards

  • Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Jack Lemmon
  • Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Beau Bridges

Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries -George C. Scott

IGCSE Literature

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Drama

  • Inherit the Wind is used as one of the works studied under Drama for the IGCSE.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Inherit the controversy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  2. ^ Scott Leaves Stage During 'Inherit'; Randall Steps In
  3. ^ 'WIND' MAY INHERIT CURTAIN SCOTT SCOOTS & SHOW COULD GO
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