Gideon’s Trumpet is Clarence Earl Gideon’s fight for legal justice. Accused of a crime, Gideon, penniless and denied an attorney, takes his case to the Supreme Court. His landmark battle establishes the right to counsel for all defendants, ensuring a fairer justice system for everyone.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Gideon’s Trumpet via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Gideon’s Trumpet available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Gideon’s Trumpet is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
In 1961, penniless Clarence Gideon faced a robbery charge without a lawyer. Forced to defend himself, he loses and lands in prison. Determined, Gideon studies law and petitions the Supreme Court. His courageous fight for the right to an attorney for all, regardless of means, shakes the legal system and forever alters the landscape of American justice.
The movie stars Henry Fonda as Clarence Earl Gideon, José Ferrer as Abe Fortas, John Houseman as Chief Justice, Fay Wray as Edna Curtis, and Sam Jaffe as First Supreme Court Justice.
Watch Gideon’s Trumpet streaming via Prime Video
Gideon’s Trumpet is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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The official synopsis is as follows:
“True story of Clarence Gideon’s fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court’s decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.”
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