Fear on Trial
1975, English. Directed by Lamont Johnson.
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
- George C. ScottLouis Nizer
- William DevaneJohn Henry Faulk
- John HousemanMike Collins
- Judd HirschSaul
- Lois NettletonNan Claybourne
- John McMartinTom Murray
- Dorothy TristanLaura Faulk
- William RedfieldStan Hopp
- Milt KoganHerb Steinmann
- John LehneThomas Bolan
- John LasellCast
- Allan MillerGerry Dickler
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David W. Rintels
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What Fear on Trial is based on
Fear on Trial is based on a true story.
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Fear on Trial runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Fear on Trial on?
Fear on Trial isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1975. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fear on Trial?
If you liked Fear on Trial, try Girl in the Box, The Rosa Parks Story, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story.
Who directed Fear on Trial?
Fear on Trial (1975) was directed by Lamont Johnson and stars George C. Scott, William Devane, John Houseman.
What is Fear on Trial based on?
Fear on Trial is based on a true story.