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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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| James E. Newcom | Producer |
| Charles Schnee | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1956 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1956 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
