Gideon's Trumpet (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, Gideon's Trumpet is a drama, crime, tv movie and history film directed by Robert L. Collins, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Who’s in it. Gideon's Trumpet stars Henry Fonda as Clarence Earl Gideon, José Ferrer as Abe Fortas, John Houseman as Chief Justice / Offscreen Narrator and Fay Wray as Edna Curtis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gideon's Trumpet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gideon's Trumpet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gideon's Trumpet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gideon's Trumpet (1980)?
- In US, Gideon's Trumpet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gideon's Trumpet worth watching?
- Gideon's Trumpet holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gideon's Trumpet?
- Gideon's Trumpet stars Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman, Fay Wray and Dean Jagger.
- When was Gideon's Trumpet released?
- Gideon's Trumpet was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.