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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

NR19761h 40mFielder Cook
IMDb 6.9

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"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.

DramaHistory
Based On Novel Or BookFalsely AccusedAlabamaBased On True StoryGang RapeRacism

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What is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) 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 stars in Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys stars 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). The film was directed by Fielder Cook.

How long is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys?

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated NR.

Is Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys worth watching?

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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