Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1975 · 1h 40m

Fear on Trial

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Director
Lamont Johnson
Cast
George C. Scott as Louis Nizer William Devane as John Henry Faulk John Houseman as Mike Collins Judd Hirsch as Saul Lois Nettleton as Nan Claybourne John McMartin as Tom Murray
Crew
Bill Butler — Director of Photography Tom Rolf — Editor David W. Rintels — Writer Stanley Chase — Producer Tom Bronson — Costume Design
Synopsis

The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.

Mood & Themes
based on true storyblacklistmccarthyism
Key Collaborators
Lamont Johnson Director Bill Butler Director of Photography Tom Rolf Editor David W. Rintels Writer Stanley Chase Producer Tom Bronson Costume Design
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