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Gideon's Trumpet (1980)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Robert L. Collins
Writing:
- Anthony Lewis
- David W. Rintels
Stars:
Release Date: 1980-04-30
6.2/10
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- Country: US
- Language: Deutsch | English
- Runtime: 104
Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Edna Curtis
6th Supreme Court Justice
Clarence Earl Gideon
Abe Fortas
1st Supreme Court Justice
Jacob
5th Supreme Court Justice
Fred Turner
Judge Robert McCrary
Charlie
2nd Supreme Court Justice
Abe Krash
Harris
Bobby Earle
Tobias Simon
Lester Wade
James Fitzpatrick
Stocker
Artis
Sheriff Mel Cobb
Warden
Deputy Hamilton
Prison Guard
Mrs. Lawrence
Supreme Court Justice
Toby
Jail Librarian (uncredited)
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