Where to Watch Gideon's Trumpet (1980) in the US

What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director

Robert L. Collins

Writer

Anthony Lewis, David W. Rintels

Starring

Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman

Details

Release date

Apr 30, 1980

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. 3 nominations total

Where to Watch Gideon's Trumpet (1980) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Gideon's Trumpet in the United States?

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