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Release Year1975
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorLamont Johnson
WritersDavid W. Rintels
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFear on Trial
About Fear on Trial
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.
Directed by Lamont Johnson, Fear on Trial leans on a strong ensemble — George C. Scott, William Devane, John Houseman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1975.
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