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Courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.Courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.Courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Elisha Cook Jr.
- Finn
- (as Elisha Cook)
John Albright
- Courtroom Spectator
- (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
- Electrician
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to contemporary newspaper articles, the rally scene was shot at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles over three days and used 2,000 extras - 750 of which were students from the nearby University of Southern California.
- GoofsAfter ordering David to put Angel on the stand following their argument in his office, Barney walks out, leaving Abbe and David alone. Abbe turns to David and says, "Oh, Barney, there's a new world coming", when she certainly meant to say "David".
- Quotes
David Blake: I learned a long time ago that when someone says 'decide right now' that that's the time to take your time.
- Alternate versionsAlso shown in computer colorized version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MGM Parade: Episode #1.3 (1955)
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very odd but very watchable
This is a very strange relic of the 1950s "Red Scare". While I do not dismiss this era as quickly as some (Stalin was evil and bent on domination and destruction, though Hollywood often sees the fear of communism during this era as unfounded), there were some unusual anti-communist films that are a bit preachy but very watchable--and important historically.
This film is about a defense attorney (Ford) who is being assisted by an organization that claims to be devoted to liberal ideas and free speech. However, over time, he sees them for what they are--opportunists who have NO interest in the young man on trial but are helping in order to undermine the American system.
Finally, I'd like to point out one performance that really stuck out in my mind. Juano Hernandez plays the judge. Considering he was a dark-skinned man of Hispanic descent, it was amazing to see him in a mainstream movie playing the part of a judge. His acting was excellent and it was wonderful to see a little bit of color injected into a Hollywood film of this era--this is no small feat.
This film is about a defense attorney (Ford) who is being assisted by an organization that claims to be devoted to liberal ideas and free speech. However, over time, he sees them for what they are--opportunists who have NO interest in the young man on trial but are helping in order to undermine the American system.
Finally, I'd like to point out one performance that really stuck out in my mind. Juano Hernandez plays the judge. Considering he was a dark-skinned man of Hispanic descent, it was amazing to see him in a mainstream movie playing the part of a judge. His acting was excellent and it was wonderful to see a little bit of color injected into a Hollywood film of this era--this is no small feat.
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- planktonrules
- Feb 11, 2006
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Das Komplott
- Filming locations
- Shrine Auditorium - 665 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA(the New York City rally scene)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $1,341,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
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