Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital. |
Cast |
Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray, Sam Jaffe, Dean Jagger. |
Credits |
Cinematography by Donald H. Birnkrant ; editor, Frank Bracht ; music, Joseph Weiss. |
Note |
Originally broadcast as a production of Hallmark Hall of Fame on television in 1980. |
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Based on the book by Anthony Lewis. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
Summary |
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case, Gideon v. Wainright (1963), led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants. |
Note |
Special features: Insert with production notes by Anthony Lewis and cast filmographies. |
Language |
In English. |
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Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Gideon, Clarence Earl -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Drama.
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Wainwright, Louie L. -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Drama.
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United States. Supreme Court -- Drama.
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Right to counsel -- United States -- Drama.
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Legal films.
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Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Biographical -- Television feature.
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Biographical films.
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Added Author |
Justman, Robert H.
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Collins, Robert, 1943- direction.
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Rintels, David W.
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Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982, cast.
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Ferrer, José, 1912-1992, cast.
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Houseman, John, 1902-1988. cast.
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Wray, Fay, 1907-2004, cast.
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Jaffe, Sam, 1891-1984, cast.
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Jagger, Dean, 1903-1991, cast.
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Lewis, Anthony, 1927-2013.
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Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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Standard No. |
054961974894 |
Music No. |
AMP9748 Acorn Media |
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