Gideon's Trumpet

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.

Top Cast

Henry FondaClarence Earl Gideon

José FerrerAbe Fortas

John HousemanChief Justice / Offscreen Narrator

Fay WrayEdna Curtis

Dean Jagger6th Supreme Court Justice

Sam Jaffe1st Supreme Court Justice

Nicholas PryorJacob

William Prince5th Supreme Court Justice