Fear on Trial

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1975 · 100 min · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 9.0/10

Overview

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

Cast

• George C. Scott — Louis Nizer
• William Devane — John Henry Faulk
• John Houseman — Mike Collins
• Judd Hirsch — Saul
• Lois Nettleton — Nan Claybourne