''Inherit the Wind'' is a 1988 American

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directed by David Greene and written by John Gay, based on the 1955 play of the same name by

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and Robert E. Lee. The film stars Kirk Douglas,

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, Darren McGavin and Jean Simmons. It aired on

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on March 20, 1988. The original play was written as a parable which fictionalized the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means of discussing the 1950s McCarthy trials. This version differed from the two previous films by attempting to make Brady more sympathetic and the storyline (according to its producers) "a bit more fair to both sides." When announced in early 1987, the film was to co-star Douglas and Gregory Peck, under the title ''The Monkey Trial''.

Cast

as Henry Drummond * Kirk Douglas as Matthew Harrison Brady * Darren McGavin as E. K. Hornbeck * Jean Simmons as Lucy Brady *

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as Bertram Cates *

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as Rev. Brown

Awards

Emmy Awards *Won: Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special - Peter Douglas (executive producer) and Robert Papazian (producer) *Won: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special -

*Nominated: Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special - Stevan Larner

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