

Trial
1955-10-07 · 105 min · ★ 6.9
A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A 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.
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- Directors
- Mark Robson
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Glenn FordDavid Blake
Dorothy McGuireAbbe Nyle
Arthur KennedyBarney Castle
John HodiakDistrict Attorney John J. Armstrong
Katy JuradoConsuela Chavez
Rafael CamposAngel Chavez
Juano HernándezJudge Theodore Motley
Robert MiddletonA.A. "Fats" Sanders
John HoytRalph Castillo
Paul GuilfoyleCap Grant
Elisha Cook Jr.Finn
Whit BissellSam Wiltse
Richard GainesDr. Johannes Schacter
Barry KelleyJim Brackett
Dorothy GreenMrs. Mary Ackerman (uncredited)
Frank CadyCanford (uncredited)
Percy HeltonYouval (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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