Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976)
The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.
In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.
Director: Fielder Cook
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 22, 1976
Cast
- Arthur Hill - Judge James Edwin Horton
- Lewis J. Stadlen - Sam Liebowitz
- Ken Kercheval - Dist. Atty. Tom Knight
- Vera Miles - Mrs. Horton
- Ellen Barber - Victoria Price
- Susan Lederer - Ruby Bates
- David Harris - Haywood Patterson
- Robert Fields - Joe Brodsky
- Rony Clanton - Andy Wright
- Tom Ligon - Lester Carter
Screenplay
- John McGreevey (Adaptation)
- Dan T. Carter (Book)
Cinematography: Mario Tosi
Editing: Eric Albertson
Production: Tomorrow Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Inspiring True Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
based on novel or book, falsely accused, alabama, based on true story, gang rape, racism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys about?
- In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.
- Who directed Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys was directed by Fielder Cook.
- Who stars in Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys stars Arthur Hill, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ken Kercheval, Vera Miles, Ellen Barber, Susan Lederer.
- How long is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys produced?
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?
- The themes of Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys include: Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Inspiring True Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection.