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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.

7.5 average rating
7.5
English / 100 MIN. / 1976

The Genres

The Synopsis

In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.

The Cast

Arthur HillLewis J. StadlenKen KerchevalVera MilesEllen BarberSusan LedererDavid HarrisRobert FieldsRony ClantonTom LigonRichard BackusMichael AdamsLarry ButtsFrank BettisRoy CooperJames L. DayJoe DorseyLouis FoxAfemo OmilamiLane SmithBarry SniderJosef SommerDonald SymingtonWallace ThomasBruce WatsonGregory WyattPaul BenjaminAnthony HealdSonny ShroyerGene Witham

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