Description
Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his brilliant performance as the Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape in this film version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The way in which it captures a time, a place, and above all, a mood, makes this film a masterpiece. The setting is a dusty Southern town during the Depression. A white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trial is such a foregone conclusion that no lawyer will step forward to defend him - except Peck, the town's most distinguished citizen. His compassionate defense costs him many friendships but earns him the respect and admiration of his two motherless children. Starring: Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, John Megna, Frank Overton, Brock Peters, Rosemary Murphy, Collin Wilcox, James Anderson, Robert Duvall Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Quick Glance
Media Format: DVD
Genre: Drama, Horror, Kids & Family
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Director: Robert Mulligan
Actors: Gregory Peck/ John Megna/ Frank Overton/ Rosemary Murphy/ Ruth White
Studio: Universal Studios
General
Media Format: DVD
Genre: Drama, Horror, Kids & Family
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
This movie was one that I will always remember! A very good movie in my opinion! I love how they did it in black and white. The book was pretty good too.
When my 10-year old son watched the movie for the first time, he was so involved... For me is the sign of the good movie, if the modern kid, grown up on Pokemons and Potters, can find it interesting.
Excelllent story, wonderful actors. A real treasure. John J. O'Briem 08/22/2007
A true classic. One of the best performances Gregory Peck ever delivered. The kids in the movie were the real stars. The sets were exceptional. See if you recognize an actor who went on to fame and fortune in later roles. Sorry to disappoint the folks who need car chases and explosions to enjoy a film. This one isn't for you. This was made back when most people read books for enjoyment. Fancy...
I was under the impression this film was almost universally loved but after reading the reviews here I guess it's how you look at it. I like the movie for a number of reasons. (1) It's a pretty accurate portrait of the way things were in that part of the country during the time the story takes place. (2) There isn't a bad or even mediocre performance among any of the actors and a case could be...
I hate to stick my toe into this subject, but really folks, why is everyone still getting the vapors about this flick? I thought it followed the book fairly well, but the book was no great shakes as I remember. I guess it was adequate but it definitely is not a classic.
Strengths: NA
Weakness: NA
You can't always understand whats going on but in the end you completly get the meaning of the story. Half the movie is just getting to meaning but it still great!! I figured it out right when the movie was over its a great movie!!
Still a powerful film to watch. It is one of my favorites, and one of Gregory Peck's best performances.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
amazing!!! everything about it.... it was beautifully filmed and unbelievably casted!!!