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Fear on Trial

Fear on Trial

Fear on Trial
1975 1h 40m9.0

Fear on Trial

DramaTV Movie
9.0

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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.

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DirectorLamont Johnson
ScreenplayDavid W. Rintels
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 2, 1975
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 40m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 9.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.3 / 10
Votes1
GenresDrama, TV Movie
StudioCBS Studios, Alan Landsburg Productions

Cast

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Louis Nizer

William Devane

William Devane

John Henry Faulk

John Houseman

John Houseman

Mike Collins

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Saul

Lois Nettleton

Lois Nettleton

Nan Claybourne

John McMartin

John McMartin

Tom Murray

Dorothy Tristan

Dorothy Tristan

Laura Faulk

William Redfield

William Redfield

Stan Hopp

Milt Kogan

Milt Kogan

Herb Steinmann

John Lehne

John Lehne

Thomas Bolan

John Lasell

John Lasell

Allan Miller

Allan Miller

Gerry Dickler

Ben Piazza

Ben Piazza

Harry

John Harkins

John Harkins

Vincent Hartnett

Paul Hecht

Paul Hecht

Paul

David Susskind

David Susskind

Self

Mark Goodson

Mark Goodson

Self

Bruce Geller

Bruce Geller

Judge Abraham Geller

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Dorothy Rice

Anne Steinmann

Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins

Paul Martinson

Clifford David

Clifford David

Hall

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

Art Beresford

William Traylor

William Traylor

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Mona Bruns

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Irene Robinson

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Susan Kirschner

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Kim Webster

Alice Backes

Alice Backes

Maxine Cooper

Maxine Cooper

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Madeline Lee

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Mary Alan Hokanson

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Manuel DePina

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Thomas Duncan

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William Hellinger

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Sean Peters

Alan Rachins

Alan Rachins

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John M. Reed

Bob Harks

Bob Harks

Juror (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fear on Trial

Where can I watch Fear on Trial?

Fear on Trial (1975) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Fear on Trial about?

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.

Who directed Fear on Trial?

Fear on Trial (1975) was directed by Lamont Johnson. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 40m, rated 9.0/10.

How long is Fear on Trial?

Fear on Trial runs 1h 40m (100 minutes total). Audience rating: 9.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.

Is Fear on Trial worth watching?

Fear on Trial is rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.