United Artists | Release Date: July 21, 1960
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gracjanskiDec 13, 2020
On the one hand this is an intelligent movie about a trial, that even happened in reality in 1925. The story and the dialogues are great and demand some thinking of the views.
On the other hand both protagonists overacted a bit in my view and
On the one hand this is an intelligent movie about a trial, that even happened in reality in 1925. The story and the dialogues are great and demand some thinking of the views.
On the other hand both protagonists overacted a bit in my view and the theme is a bit ridiculous today. But this is interesting also, because dont forget, there will be always stupid opinion in the public, just like the opinion of the town folks.
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codyzJul 24, 2023
Movie was compelling all the way.

I was surprised at the serio-comic tone, but it works. The movie is also sharp, insightful, intense, and fair minded, by showing the hypocrisy on both sides of the issue. All of this anchored by
Movie was compelling all the way.

I was surprised at the serio-comic tone, but it works.

The movie is also sharp, insightful, intense, and fair minded, by showing the hypocrisy on both sides of the issue.

All of this anchored by powerhouse performances by Tracy and March.

And it was nice to see the famous BACK TO THE FUTURE clocktower square.
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