Drama ·History · United States of America · 1976 · 1h 40m

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys poster
Director
Fielder Cook
Cast
Arthur Hill as Judge James Edwin Horton Lewis J. Stadlen as Sam Liebowitz Ken Kercheval as Dist. Atty. Tom Knight Vera Miles as Mrs. Horton Ellen Barber as Victoria Price Susan Lederer as Ruby Bates
Crew
Mario Tosi — Director of Photography Eric Albertson — Editor Paul Leaf — Producer Ruth Morley — Costume Design
Tagline

The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookfalsely accusedalabamabased on true storygang raperacism
Key Collaborators
Fielder Cook Director Mario Tosi Director of Photography Eric Albertson Editor Paul Leaf Producer Ruth Morley Costume Design
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