| Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Language |
In English. |
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Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Cast |
Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray, Sam Jaffe, Dean Jagger. |
| Credits |
Cinematography by Donald H. Birnkrant ; editor, Frank Bracht ; music, Joseph Weiss. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast as a production of Hallmark Hall of Fame on television in 1980. |
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Based on the book by Anthony Lewis. |
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Special features: Insert with production notes by Anthony Lewis and cast filmographies. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
The story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case, Gideon v. Wainright (1963), led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants. |
| Subject |
Gideon, Clarence Earl -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Drama.
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Wainwright, Louie L. -- Trials, litigation, etc. -- Drama.
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United States. Supreme Court -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Right to counsel -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Legal films (Drama)
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Biographical films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Justman, Robert H.
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Collins, Robert, 1943- direction.
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Rintels, David W.
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Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982, cast.
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Ferrer, José, 1912-1992, cast.
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Houseman, John, cast.
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Wray, Fay, 1907-2004, cast.
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Jaffe, Sam, 1891-1984, cast.
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Jagger, Dean, 1903-1991, cast.
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Lewis, Anthony, 1927-2013.
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Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
054961974894 |
| Music No. |
AMP9748 Acorn Media |
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