Trial(1955)

Tense! Timely! Thrilling!

6.9(17)1h 45mOctober 7, 1955

Drama

Synopsis

A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.

Directed by Mark Robson

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Cast

Glenn Ford

David Blake

Dorothy McGuire

Abbe Nyle

Arthur Kennedy

Barney Castle

John Hodiak

District Attorney John J. Armstrong

Katy Jurado

Consuela Chavez

Rafael Campos

Angel Chavez

Juano Hernández

Judge Theodore Motley

Robert Middleton

A.A. "Fats" Sanders

John Hoyt

Ralph Castillo

Paul Guilfoyle

Cap Grant

Elisha Cook Jr.

Finn

Ann Lee

Gail Wiltse

Whit Bissell

Sam Wiltse

Richard Gaines

Dr. Johannes Schacter

Barry Kelley

Jim Brackett

Dorothy Green

Mrs. Mary Ackerman (uncredited)

Frank Cady

Canford (uncredited)

Percy Helton

Youval (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Trial?+

We don't currently track a streaming service carrying Trial in your region. Check back — availability changes regularly.

When did Trial come out?+

Trial was released in 1955.

How long is Trial?+

Trial runs for 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes).

Who directed Trial?+

Trial was directed by Mark Robson.

Who stars in Trial?+

Trial stars Glenn Ford, Dorothy McGuire, Arthur Kennedy, John Hodiak and Katy Jurado.

Trial(1955)

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