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Procès de singe

Original title: Inherit the Wind
  • 1960
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
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Gene Kelly, Spencer Tracy, Donna Anderson, Fredric March, and Dick York in Procès de singe (1960)
A powerful and provocative re-creation of the most titanic courtroom battle of the 20th Century, starring Spencer Tracy...

Described by Steven Spielberg as "one of our great filmmakers, not just for the art and passion he put on screen, but for the impact he has made on the conscience of the world", the films of producer and director Stanley Kramer (The Defiant Ones, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) frequently confronted social issues considered too controversial for the major studios. In INHERIT THE WIND he tackled the creationism vs. evolution debate.
 
When a teacher in a small Tennessee town is brought to trial for teaching Darwinism, attorney Henry Drummond (Spencer Tracy, Bad Day at Black Rock) faces off against fundamentalist leader Matthew Harrison Brady (Frederic March, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) in an explosive battle of beliefs.
 
Also operating as a searing critique of McCarthyism, INHERIT THE WIND was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and is rightfully recognised as one of the most entertaining, and provocative films of its era. Eureka Classics is proud to present INHERIT THE WIND for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK in a special Dual Format edition.
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Based on a real-life case in 1925; two great lawyers argue the case for, and against, a Tennessee science teacher accused of the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.Based on a real-life case in 1925; two great lawyers argue the case for, and against, a Tennessee science teacher accused of the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.Based on a real-life case in 1925; two great lawyers argue the case for, and against, a Tennessee science teacher accused of the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.

  • Director
    • Stanley Kramer
  • Writers
    • Nedrick Young
    • Harold Jacob Smith
    • Jerome Lawrence
  • Stars
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Fredric March
    • Gene Kelly
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    34K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,176
    487
    • Director
      • Stanley Kramer
    • Writers
      • Nedrick Young
      • Harold Jacob Smith
      • Jerome Lawrence
    • Stars
      • Spencer Tracy
      • Fredric March
      • Gene Kelly
    • 241User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy
    • Henry Drummond
    Fredric March
    Fredric March
    • Matthew Harrison Brady
    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • E. K. Hornbeck
    Dick York
    Dick York
    • Bertram T. Cates
    Donna Anderson
    Donna Anderson
    • Rachel Brown
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • Judge Mel Coffey
    Claude Akins
    Claude Akins
    • Rev. Jeremiah Brown
    Elliott Reid
    Elliott Reid
    • Prosecutor Tom Davenport
    Paul Hartman
    Paul Hartman
    • Bailiff Mort Meeker
    Philip Coolidge
    Philip Coolidge
    • Mayor Jason Carter
    Jimmy Boyd
    Jimmy Boyd
    • Howard
    Noah Beery Jr.
    Noah Beery Jr.
    • John Stebbins
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • WGN Radio Technician
    Gordon Polk
    Gordon Polk
    • George Sillers
    Hope Summers
    Hope Summers
    • Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Jessie H. Dunlap
    Renee Godfrey
    Renee Godfrey
    • Mrs. Stebbins
    Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge
    • Sarah Brady
    • Director
      • Stanley Kramer
    • Writers
      • Nedrick Young
      • Harold Jacob Smith
      • Jerome Lawrence
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    User reviews241

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    dougdoepke

    And the Beat Goes On

    Too bad the battle over evolution still seethes in certain parts of the country, which means the movie still has topicality. This earnest version of the famous Scopes trial recounts that milestone event Stanley Kramer style, which means the message comes through loud and clear. It's an actor's hothouse, two hours of dialog with little action except for the marching mobs. Tracy wisely low-keys it much of the time while March, unfortunately, sometimes borders on loud-mouth parody. At the same time, Kelly manages the professional cynic in amiable style. And I really like York as the skinny, slightly befuddled teacher whose dedication to science in the classroom causes the big ruckus. Then there's the rather plain- faced Donna Anderson (Rachel) shrewdly cast as Cates' (York) girl friend, but more importantly, functions as the town's barometer of opinion.

    All in all, there's no doubt whose side the movie's on. At times the backwoods fundamentalists are near caricatures, aggressively smug in their trust in the Bible and loud rejection of science as to humanity's origin. But it's important to note that Drummond's (Tracy) basically arguing for freedom of thought and not atheism per-se. Doing the latter would, of course, have spelled box-office doom. Still, it was pretty gutsy of Kramer to take on biblical literalism, even in 1960. In fact, Drummond's religious views are never made clear, though Kramer has him add the Bible to Darwin's tome as the movie closes.

    I think it's fair to say that the movie takes a basically liberal position toward religion and reason, rejecting only that which cannot stand up to science. All in all, it's a histrionic powerhouse that at times fairly crackles with emotional give and take in an epic cultural clash.
    Registered_User

    Stirring performances

    People like to comment on this film's "overacting". Try watching any of Joan Crawford's movies from this period and then get back to me. Inherit the Wind is a totally compelling story of the traditional school of thought versus a new scientific one. It centers on a small southern town coming to terms with Darwinism and its implications on Christianity. Spencer Tracy is an eloquent defense lawyer fighting to let evolution stay in the public schools. The script is quite good. The court room exchanges are thought provoking and moving especially when one knows about the real people and events behind the story. It's very difficult to come up with a criticism here. Not a weak performance to be seen.
    10pcfalconi

    Brilliant - One of the finest movies ever made

    This movie is well acted both March and Tracy perform remarkably. The story line depicts how ignorance and blind faith can generate a mob mentality. It beautifully reflects the social values of the time and depicts very well the attitudes of the time in which the movie was set. Like 12 angry men, it has simple sets and gives hope to the notion that not only can movies be educational and entertaining, there are producers that care about making a meaningful statement using a plot and acting to entertain.
    10stanford-4

    Tracy at his zenith

    We have been blessed with many, many wonderful films over the decades, and we have also been blessed with seeing many, many fine actors and actresses. Here you have a film, with a host of stars; brilliantly portraying characters from a true story, with acting that is sublime. The dialogue is sharp, witty, and each performance is gripping. Small town America, religious bigotry are all handled in a sympathetic manner by the use of powerful acting. I gave this film a 10 purely because it is one of those rare gems that stay in the mind forever. It is truly memorable, and one can watch it time and time again to marvel at the superb portrayals. There is a saying that they don't make 'em like they use to. No sir, they certainly don't!
    didi-5

    Battle of the grand old men

    This film - about the 'Monkey trial' of a teacher who supported the theory of evolution over the teachings of the Bible - has two great reasons for watching it. Spencer Tracy and Fredric March. Together or apart, they are as wonderful as ever. The film has great pace and energy and there is never a dull moment. Simply a joy to watch.

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    • Trivia
      To heighten the tension of Spencer Tracy's final summation to the jury, the scene was filmed in a single take.
    • Goofs
      During the voir dire phase of the trial concerning jury selection, Henry Drummond is forced to use his limited number of peremptory challenges to disallow prospective jurors who are obviously not interested in being impartial in any way to the point where one likens Prosecutor Matthew Brady to God. In that situation, Drummond should have called for such obviously biased prospective jurors to be struck for cause, a motion that can used an unlimited number of times with the permission of the court. If the court, which itself has obvious signs of partiality itself in the story, had rejected such a motion, Drummond could have resorted to using his peremptory challenges.
    • Quotes

      Matthew Harrison Brady: We must not abandon faith! Faith is the most important thing!

      Henry Drummond: Then why did God plague us with the capacity to think? Mr. Brady, why do you deny the one faculty of man that raises him above the other creatures of the earth, the power of his brain to reason? What other merit have we? The elephant is larger, the horse is swifter and stronger, the butterfly is far more beautiful, the mosquito is more prolific. Even the simple sponge is more durable. But does a sponge think?

      Matthew Harrison Brady: I don't know. I'm a man, not a sponge!

      Henry Drummond: But do you think a sponge thinks?

      Matthew Harrison Brady: If the Lord wishes a sponge to think, it thinks!

      Henry Drummond: Do you think a man should have the same privilege as a sponge?

      Matthew Harrison Brady: Of course!

      Henry Drummond: [Gesturing towards the defendant, Bertram Cates] Then this man wishes to have the same privilege of a sponge, he wishes to think!

    • Alternate versions
      Different versions of the opening credits exist with slightly different fonts. In general the film uses a copperplate-type font, but the early MGM widescreen DVD substitutes a different, rounder one on the three stars' names before the title, and has proportionally taller capitals throughout the rest. The Twilight Time Blu-ray uses the copperplate throughout with less pronounced size differences.
    • Connections
      Featured in Viewpoint: Can We Bury the Hatchet? (1960)
    • Soundtracks
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      Sung by Leslie Uggams at the start of the movie

      Reprised often by the Townfolks

      Variations included often in the score

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1961 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Heredarás el viento
    • Filming locations
      • Courthouse Square, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Stanley Kramer Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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