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A biblical orator (Kirk Douglas) opposes a liberal lawyer (Jason Robards) defending a man for teaching Darwinism in the 1920s South.
Original Release
03/20/1988
US Release
03/20/1988
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kirk Douglas | Matthew Harrison Brady |
| Jason Robards | Harry Drummond / Henry Drummond |
| Darren McGavin | E.K. Hornbeck |
| John Harkins | Judge |
| Megan Follows | Rachel Brown |
| Kyle Secor | Bertram Cates |
| Michael Ensign | Reverend Brown |
| Don Hood | Mayor |
| Jean Simmons | Lucy Brady |
| Josh Clark | Davenport |
Directors
Writers
Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee, John Gay
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kirk Douglas | Matthew Harrison Brady |
| Jason Robards | Harry Drummond / Henry Drummond |
| Darren McGavin | E.K. Hornbeck |
| John Harkins | Judge |
| Megan Follows | Rachel Brown |
| Kyle Secor | Bertram Cates |
| Michael Ensign | Reverend Brown |
| Don Hood | Mayor |
| Jean Simmons | Lucy Brady |
| Josh Clark | Davenport |
| Scotch Byerley | Meeker |
| Ebbe Roe Smith | Dunlap |
| Douglas Dirkson | Mr. Bannister |
| Richard Lineback | Sillers |
| Tom McCleister | Bailiff |
| Jason Marin | Howard |
| Ron Hayden | Radio Newsman |
| Richard Gilbert-Hill | Radio Newsman |
| Terry Wills | Man at Counter |
| Kathy Kinney | Woman at Depot |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Peter Douglas | Executive Producer |
| Robert A. Papazian | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Won |
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
