Trial

1955
PG
1h 45m

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Glenn Ford, Katy Jurado, Arthur Kennedy, and Dorothy McGuire in Trial (1955)

Courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.Courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.Courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.

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6.9/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
This film did well at the box office, earning MGM a profit of $518,000 ($4.79M in 2017) according to studio records.

Goofs
After ordering David to put Angel on the stand following their argument in his office, Barney walks out, leaving Abbe and David alone. Abbe turns to David and says, "Oh, Barney, there's a new world coming", when she certainly meant to say "David".

Quotes
David Blake: I learned a long time ago that when someone says 'decide right now' that that's the time to take your time.

Alternate versions
Also shown in computer colorized version.

Connections
Featured in MGM Parade: Episode #1.3 (1955)

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7/10

Above average courtroom drama

Trial is an intelligently written look at the explosive issues of the 50s: race and communism. Though the film is hindered by its overly virulent anti-communist screenplay, it does try and deal with the intersection of race and justice in what was probably a very liberal manner in 1955. Trial is probably the first American film made with an African-American in an authority role (the always excellent Juano Hernandez as the trial judge). The film does take a wack at McCarthy (here 'disguised' as Congressman Battle) and also is openly critical of racists and nationalists. Even with the redbaiting--some of which is probably accurate--Trial is a very well made and brave film with one of Glenn Ford's best performances at its heart.