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Gideon's Trumpet is a TV movie based on the book by Anthony Lewis about the landmark Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright. The film stars Henry Fonda as Clarence Earl Gideon, a prisoner who fought for his right to counsel and changed legal history.
Gideon's Trumpet is a 1964 book by Anthony Lewis describing the story behind the 1963 landmark court case Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that criminal defendants have the right to an attorney even if they cannot afford one.
- Anthony Lewis
- 1964
A 1980 biographical drama based on the true story of Clarence Earl Gideon, who fought for the right to have a lawyer in court. Starring Henry Fonda, José Ferrer, John Houseman and Fay Wray, the film was nominated for three Emmys.
- (1.2K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Robert L. Collins
- 1980-04-30
Apr 23, 1989 · A bestselling book about the landmark case of Clarence Earl Gideon, who fought for the right to legal counsel in the US Supreme Court. Read the author's introduction, reviews, and sample chapters, or buy the book in various formats.
- (392)
- Anthony Lewis
- $10.89
- Vintage
A book about the landmark Supreme Court case that established the right to counsel for indigent defendants in criminal trials. Learn about the history, the law, and the people involved in this dramatic and influential story.
- (2.9K)
- Paperback
In 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon (Henry Fonda) is arrested on charges of petty theft. Unable to afford an expensive lawyer to defend him, he is forced to represent himself and receives a five-year...
- Drama
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A history of the landmark case of Clarence Earl Gideon’s fight for the right to legal counsel. Notes, table of cases, index. The classic backlist bestseller. More than 800,000 sold since its first pub date of 1964.
