Description: Dramatic story of racial prejudice and injustice. A lawyer, widower and father of two children, stirs up hostility when he agrees to defend a man accused of rape. Based on a book by Harper Lee.
Description Dramatic story of racial prejudice and injustice. A lawyer, widower and father of two children, stirs up hostility when he agrees to defend a man accused of rape. Based on a book by Harper Lee.
Editorial Reviews Peck won an Oscar for his layered, level-headed portrayal Premiere
An affecting adaptation Sight and Sound
With Peck in Oscar-winning form and Duvall in his big-screen debut, the acting is powerful yet carefully measured. Total Film