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A 1980 TV film based on the book by Anthony Lewis about the landmark Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright. The film stars Henry Fonda as Clarence Earl Gideon, a Florida convict who fought for his right to counsel and changed legal history.
The Story of Carl Earl Gideon and his fight for the right to have public fundedlegal counsel for the needy.Exceptional Film
- 104 min
- 56.1K
- Travis Mitchell
Henry Fonda stars as Clarence Earl Gideon, a prisoner who fought for his right to legal counsel in the US Supreme Court. The movie is based on the book by Anthony Lewis and was nominated for three Emmys.
- (1.2K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Robert L. Collins
- 1980-04-30
Gideon's Trumpet. NEW. In 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon (Henry Fonda) is arrested on charges of petty theft. Unable to afford an expensive lawyer to defend him, he is forced to represent himself...
- (23)
- David Cornelius
- TV-PG
- Robert Collins
Jun 26, 2023 · Handyman Clarence Earl Gideon (Henry Fonda) is on trial for a petty crime. Because he can't afford a lawyer and the court doesn't have a public defender, Gideon ends up in prison for five years...
- 104 min
- 2153
- Morningside Movies
Watch Henry Fonda as Clarence Earl Gideon, a poor prisoner who challenges the constitutional right to counsel in this 1980 film based on a true story. Nominated for three Primetime Emmys, Gideon's Trumpet is available on Prime Video with or without ads.
Watch the 1979 drama based on the true story of Clarence Gideon, a poor prisoner who fought for his right to counsel in the US Supreme Court. Starring Henry Fonda, Jose Ferrer, and John Houseman, this film won a Peabody Award and was nominated for three Emmys.