Gideon's Trumpet
1980, English. Directed by Robert L. Collins.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Gideon's Trumpet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert L. CollinsDirector
- Henry FondaClarence Earl Gideon
- José FerrerAbe Fortas
- John HousemanChief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
- Fay WrayEdna Curtis
- Dean Jagger6th Supreme Court Justice
- Sam Jaffe1st Supreme Court Justice
- Nicholas PryorJacob
- William Prince5th Supreme Court Justice
- Lane SmithFred Turner
- Richard McKenzieJudge Robert McCrary
- Dolph SweetCharlie
- Ford Rainey2nd Supreme Court Justice
Details
- Released
- 30 April 1980
- Country
- United States of America
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What Gideon's Trumpet is based on
Gideon's Trumpet is based on Gideon's Trumpet (1964) by Anthony Lewis.
1964
Gideon's Trumpet
By Anthony Lewis
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Gideon's Trumpet runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is Gideon's Trumpet on?
Gideon's Trumpet is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gideon's Trumpet?
If you liked Gideon's Trumpet, try I Am Elizabeth Smart, Ray Donovan: The Movie, The Rosa Parks Story.
Who directed Gideon's Trumpet?
Gideon's Trumpet (1980) was directed by Robert L. Collins and stars Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman.
What is Gideon's Trumpet based on?
Gideon's Trumpet is based on Gideon's Trumpet (1964) by Anthony Lewis.