Gideon's Trumpet

Name: Gideon's Trumpet
Released: 1980-04-30
Rating: 6.5

6.5/10 (13)

·1980· 104 min

Director: Robert L. Collins

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.

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Howdy Amazon Channel

Cast

Henry Fonda

Clarence Earl Gideon

José Ferrer

Abe Fortas

John Houseman

Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator

Fay Wray

Edna Curtis

Dean Jagger

6th Supreme Court Justice

Sam Jaffe

1st Supreme Court Justice

Nicholas Pryor

Jacob

William Prince

5th Supreme Court Justice

Lane Smith

Fred Turner

Richard McKenzie

Judge Robert McCrary

Dolph Sweet

Charlie

Ford Rainey

2nd Supreme Court Justice

In brief

Gideon's Trumpet (1980) is a drama, crime, history film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 13 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 44min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gideon's Trumpet online?

Gideon's Trumpet is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Gideon's Trumpet?

Gideon's Trumpet runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).

What rating does Gideon's Trumpet have?

Gideon's Trumpet has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 13 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Gideon's Trumpet from?

Gideon's Trumpet was released in 1980.