Overview

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.

Cast

Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray, Dean Jagger, Sam Jaffe, Nicholas Pryor, William Prince

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What is "Gideon's Trumpet" about?

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.

When was "Gideon's Trumpet" released?

Gideon's Trumpet was released in 1980.

Who stars in "Gideon's Trumpet"?

The cast includes Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray.

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