Gideon's Trumpet

(1980)Directed by Robert L. Collins104 minDrama, Crime, History, TV Movie

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.

Henry Fondaas Clarence Earl Gideon
José Ferreras Abe Fortas
John Housemanas Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator
Fay Wrayas Edna Curtis
Dean Jaggeras 6th Supreme Court Justice
Sam Jaffeas 1st Supreme Court Justice
William Princeas 5th Supreme Court Justice
Lane Smithas Fred Turner
Richard McKenzieas Judge Robert McCrary
Dolph Sweetas Charlie
Ford Raineyas 2nd Supreme Court Justice
David Sheineras Abe Krash
Les Lannomas Bobby Earle
Malcolm Groomeas John Ely
Allan Richas Tobias Simon
Richard Linebackas Lester Wade
David Clennonas James Fitzpatrick
CAClifford A. Pellowas Justin Pike
Jerry Hardinas Sheriff Mel Cobb
FCFredric Cookas Leo Stafford