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Trial is a 1955 American film directed by Mark Robson based on the novel written by Don Mankiewicz. It stars Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy, and Juano Hernandez. It is about a Mexican boy accused of rape and murder; originally victimized by prejudiced accusers, he becomes a pawn of his communist defender, whose propaganda purposes would be best served by a verdict of guilty.
Original Release
10/07/1955
US Release
10/07/1955
Cast
Name | Character |
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Glenn Ford | David Blake / David |
Dorothy McGuire | Abbe / Abbe Nyle |
Arthur Kennedy | Barney / Barney Castle |
John Hodiak | District Attorney Armstrong / District Attorney John J. Armstrong |
Katy Jurado | Mrs. Chavez / Consuela Chavez |
Rafael Campos | Angel Chavez |
Juano Hernandez | Judge Theodore Motley |
Robert Middleton | A.A. 'Fats' Sanders |
John Hoyt | Ralph Castillo |
Paul Guilfoyle | Cap Grant |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Glenn Ford | David Blake / David |
Dorothy McGuire | Abbe / Abbe Nyle |
Arthur Kennedy | Barney / Barney Castle |
John Hodiak | District Attorney Armstrong / District Attorney John J. Armstrong |
Katy Jurado | Mrs. Chavez / Consuela Chavez |
Rafael Campos | Angel Chavez |
Juano Hernandez | Judge Theodore Motley |
Robert Middleton | A.A. 'Fats' Sanders |
John Hoyt | Ralph Castillo |
Paul Guilfoyle | Cap Grant |
Elisha Cook Jr. | Finn / Finn (as Elisha Cook) |
Ann Lee | Gail Wiltse |
Whit Bissell | Sam Wiltse |
Richard Gaines | Dr. Johannes Albert Schacter / Dr. Johannes Schacter |
Barry Kelley | Jim Brackett |
John Albright | Courtroom Spectator |
Al Bain | Townsman |
Eddie Baker | Electrician |
Frank Baker | Man at Defense Fund Rally |
Bobby Barber | Defense Fund Worker |
Producers
Name | Role |
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James E. Newcom | Producer |
Charles Schnee | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1956 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1956 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor | Won |