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How Long Is “Inherit the Wind”?
1h 40m runtime
Courtroom film with a runtime of 100 minutes, released in 1988. Presented in English.
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Jason Robards and Kirk Douglas star in this courtroom drama, based on the clash between creationism and evolutionism that surfaced in the so-called "Scopes monkey trial" in 1925 Tennessee. Jean Simmons, Darren McGavin. Judge: John Harkins. Adapted from the 1955 play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Directed by David Greene.
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How long is Inherit the Wind?
Inherit the Wind runs for 1h 40m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under courtroom, remake, adaptation, drama.
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