Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.
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Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 22, 1976
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
60%
Original Title
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
Production Companies
Tomorrow Entertainment
Director
Fielder Cook
Description
In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.