Kino Lorber will release on Blu-ray Daniel Petrie's made-for-TV film
Inherit the Wind (1999), starring Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Beau Bridges, Tom Everett Scott, and Lane Smith. The release will be available for purchase on January 18.
Description: Set in Dayton, Tenn., famous trial lawyer Henry Drummond (Jack Lemmon) debates evangelical politician and attorney Matthew Harrison Brady (George C. Scott) in this dramatic retelling of the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. Science teacher E.K. Hornbeck (Beau Bridges) teaches the theory of evolution, which violates the state statute supporting creationism. When the case is brought to trial, Drummond defends Hornbeck's right to teach Darwinism against Brady's religious counter-arguments.
Special features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio Commentary by entertainment journalists and authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
- Trailers
- Optional English Subtitles